Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos; Orange (CA); Remote; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on electric transmission design. This role involves working on high-voltage systems for leading utilities, utilizing standards like NESC and ASCE. The candidate will manage projects, collaborate with clients, and require strong teamwork and leadership skills. Located remotely, the ideal candidate must be willing to travel for site visits within Michigan.

Benefits

Competitive benefit packages

E-learning training

Work-life flexibility

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in electric utility transmission systems.
• EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Experience in project management and construction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage and extra high-voltage overhead and underground systems.
• Prepare engineering analyses and bidding documents.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-person team and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

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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