Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Mika Meyers PLC; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves designing electric transmission line projects for high-voltage systems and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with at least four years of experience. You will work closely with clients and project teams to ensure effective communication and project success, while working remotely from Michigan.

Benefits

Competitive benefit packages

Complementary e-learning training

Work-life flexibility

Diverse, inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience in electric utility transmission.
• Experience reviewing transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models.
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes.

Responsibilities

• Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high and extra high-voltage systems.
• Perform engineering analyses and prepare bidding documents.
• Work closely with project planning and construction management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

Job 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: Working REMOTE, the successful candidate must reside in Michigan and be willing to drive to site visits. Any of these following (home) locations are ideal:

• Grand Rapids
• Mt pleasant/Big Rapids
• Muskegon
• Lansing
• Jackson
• Kalamazoo

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) 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
• Program Experience:
  • PLS TOWER
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Bentley ProjectWise
  • Mathcad
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
• Construction Management and Support

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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. In fact, in 2023, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth consecutive year.

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Original Posting:
February 28, 2025
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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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.

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