Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos; Commerce Charter Township (MI); Remote; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on solving challenges in electric transmission. The role covers HV/EHV overhead and underground design, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI and related standards, and delivering bidding documents and construction packages for major utilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, client interaction, and collaboration across planning, environmental, permitting and construction teams, with potential client-office work and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI/AISC code requirements; construction specs; material procurement; project schedules.
• Ability to develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills; capability to work in a team and independently.
• Leadership experience with supervising others (required for Senior/SME level).
• Some travel or work in a client office may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design HV and EHV overhead and underground transmission systems.
• Apply standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI/AISC) to engineering and design work.
• Prepare bidding documents, plans, specs, procurement and construction docs.
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting and construction teams.
• Review transmission line designs, including PLS-CADD models, foundations, materials, plans, and construction packages.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT/FE/PE License (preferred)

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE

LPILE

FAD Tools

Microsoft Office

PLS TOWER

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley ProjectWise

Mathcad

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team working in a fast paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission.

The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country.

This person will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects. Additionally, he/she will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Work Location: This position is 100% REMOTE but candidate must reside in Michigan to be considered.

You should minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
• Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• Must have leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME Level)
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
• Program Expertise:
  • PLS-CADD and POLE
  • LPILE or FAD Tools
  • Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License
• GO95
• Program Experience:
  • PLS TOWER
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Bentley ProjectWise
  • Mathcad
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
• Construction Management and Support

Why Leidos

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities, and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

Original Posting

September 17, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.