Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 72,150 - 130,425; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

E-learning training

Work-life flexibility

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer in the Greater Chicago area. This role involves leading electric transmission line design projects, applying engineering standards, and collaborating with clients. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least four years of experience. The company offers competitive benefits and a workplace recognized for its ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in electric utility transmission design.
• Experience reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models.
• Leadership experience is required for Senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead electric transmission line design projects for HV and EHV systems.
• Prepare engineering analyses, plans, and procurement documents.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

Electric utility transmission design

NESC code knowledge

Team collaboration

Project management

Construction documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

PLS TOWER

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team 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

Ideally, candidate will reside in the Greater Chicagoland area to work a hybrid schedule, or either in the Greater Indianapolis or Columbus areas to work fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to electric transmission line design projects for HV and EHV overhead and underground systems.
• Apply standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC) and prepare engineering analyses, plans, specifications, bidding documents, procurement and construction documentation.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals; manage timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel; interface with a multi-person Leidos team.
• Provide leadership and supervision as required for Senior and SME level roles.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in electric utility transmission design.
• Experience reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plans and profiles, and construction packages.
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement; project schedules; and construction work packages.
• Ability to develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals; work effectively in a team and independently; communicate with clients and project teams.
• Program expertise: PLS-CADD and POLE; LPILE or FAD Tools; Microsoft Office.
• Leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME levels).
• Willingness to work in a client office and/or periodic travel may be required.
• Preferred: EIT/FE or PE license; GO95; PLS TOWER; Bentley MicroStation; Bentley ProjectWise; Mathcad; Autodesk AutoCAD; Construction Management and Support experience.

About Leidos

Leidos is growing! Connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook. We offer competitive benefit packages, e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive and ethical workplace. In 2023, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World\'s Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth consecutive year.

Pay Range: $72,150.00 - $130,425.00. The Leidos pay range is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and market data may apply.