Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Construction Association of Michigan; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cleveland. The role involves executing design and engineering tasks for high-voltage transmission lines while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field and four years of experience, alongside a proficiency in PLS-CADD. Opportunities for remote work and relocation assistance are offered, alongside competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer high-voltage transmission lines.
• Prepare and review technical drawings and specifications.
• Communicate project progress with the Project Manager.

Skills

Technical design and engineering tasks

PLS-CADD modeling

Interpersonal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as part of a dynamic team in a fast‑paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission.

Work Locations

Ideal candidates will be located in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey. Fully remote positions are available for qualified candidates. Relocation assistance will be provided to those able to relocate within a commutable distance to Walled Lake, MI or Cranberry Township, PA.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical design and engineering tasks related to high‑voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations under the guidance of Lead Engineers or Project Managers.
• Perform engineering analyses, including PLS‑CADD modeling and structure loading calculations.
• Contribute to the team's continuous improvement goals by learning and applying new technical tools, AI, and automation platforms.
• Actively communicate and coordinate project progress with the Project Manager (PM) to ensure awareness of and adherence to project schedule and budget.
• Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry‑standard software and Leidos design processes.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Civil, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field with four or more years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience using PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while also working independently.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities, with a focus on effective collaboration across client and project teams.
• Client office work and periodic travel may be required.

Desired Experience

• Experience with TOWER is a plus.
• EIT or PE certification is desirable.
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.