Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos; Jackson (MI); Remote; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will tackle challenging problems in electric transmission, working on high-voltage and extra high-voltage systems. Your expertise will guide the design of overhead and underground systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, engage with clients, and oversee project scopes and budgets. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring occasional site visits. Join a company recognized for its ethical workplace and commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive benefit packages

Complementary e-learning training

Work-life flexibility

External Referral Program

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electric utility transmission system design.
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design electric transmission lines for high-voltage systems.
• Prepare bidding documents and engineering analyses.

Skills

Electric Utility Transmission Design

Leadership

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

LPILE or FAD Tools

Bentley MicroStation

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: 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:

1. Grand Rapids
2. Mt Pleasant/Big Rapids
3. Muskegon
4. Lansing
5. Jackson
6. Kalamazoo

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

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
2. Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
3. Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
4. Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
5. Ability to work effectively in a team environment but also able to work independently
6. Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
7. Must have leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME Level)
8. Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required

Program Expertise:

1. PLS-CADD and POLE
2. LPILE or FAD Tools
3. Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

1. EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License
2. Program Experience:
1. PLS TOWER
2. Bentley MicroStation
3. Bentley ProjectWise
4. Mathcad
5. Autodesk AutoCAD
6. 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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.