Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos; Mishawaka (IN); Remote; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to design HV overhead/underground transmission lines from 46kV to 345 kV, applying NESC and ASCE standards. The role includes engineering analyses, bidding documents, and construction-ready plans.

Remote work with site visits across the client’s territory is available, with occasional travel. Required is a Civil Engineering degree with 4+ years in electric utility transmission design; familiarity with PLS-CADD, POLE, and related software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 4+ years in electric utility transmission design.
• Experience reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, materials, plans and profiles.
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE requirements; construction specs; procurement process; schedules and work packages.

Responsibilities

• Apply NESC/ASCE/ACI standards to overhead systems and related projects.
• Perform engineering analyses and draft plans, specs, and procurement/construction documents.
• Prepare bidding materials and project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Interact with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting and construction teams.

Skills

PLS-CADD

POLE

Microsoft Office

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

EIT/FE/PE license (preferred)

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley ProjectWise

Mathcad

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

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 in electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) overhead and underground systems, from 46kV to 345 kV levels, supporting a major electric utility.

This person will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of overhead 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: 100% REMOTE based in Michigan's Lower Peninsula with regular site visits across the client's utility service territory. Open to candidates throughout the Lower Peninsula, Northern Indiana, and the Toledo, OH area.

Qualifications

• 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 a team environment but also able to work independently
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• 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:
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Bentley ProjectWise
  • Mathcad
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
• Construction Management and Support

Benefits & Compensation

Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

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.

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.

We value diverse and inclusive teams and provide competitive benefits, comprehensive health coverage, and flexible work arrangements. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being and mobility of our employees through various programs.