Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing high-voltage and extra high-voltage transmission systems for major utilities. The ideal candidate will apply engineering standards and lead projects from conception to execution, ensuring compliance with industry codes. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this position offers the opportunity to work remotely while occasionally visiting client sites. Join a company that values ethical practices and supports its employees with competitive benefits and a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

E-Learning Opportunities

Work-Life Flexibility

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electric utility transmission system design.
• Proven ability to develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electric transmission line projects for HV and EHV systems.
• Prepare bidding documents and construction specifications.

Skills

Electric Utility Transmission System Design

Project Scopes and Budgets Development

Effective Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Leadership Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

LPILE or FAD Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job 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:

• 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 relevant experience in electric utility transmission system design
• Experience reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, materials, plans, profiles, and construction packages
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages
• Ability to develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
• Effective team collaboration and independent work skills
• Proven communication skills with clients and project teams
• Leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME Level)
• Willingness to work in client offices and/or travel periodically
• Program Expertise:
• PLS-CADD and POLE
• LPILE or FAD Tools
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

• EIT, FE, or 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 our employees with competitive benefits, e-learning, work-life flexibility, an External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive, 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.

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Original Posting: February 28, 2025

For U.S. Positions: This job may remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the posting date.

Pay Range: $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The pay range is a guideline; actual compensation depends on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and other factors.