Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Hybrid Chicago, Relocation

Leidos; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team working on HV and EHV overhead and underground transmission projects. The role involves applying standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI), performing analyses, drafting plans and specifications, and generating procurement and construction documents.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid work arrangement; travel to client sites and collaboration with planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering with a minimum of four (4) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• 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.
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required (up to 10-15%).

Responsibilities

• Design electric transmission line projects for HV and EHV systems.
• Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other standards in engineering and design.
• Prepare bidding documents, drafts of plans and specifications.
• Prepare material procurement and construction documents.
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
• Travel up to 10-15% may be required.
• Collaborate with Leidos team to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Teamwork

Client communication

Project scoping

NESC knowledge

ASCE code knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE

LPILE

FAD Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley ProjectWise

Mathcad

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Leidos LLC is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team working on HV and EHV overhead and underground transmission projects. The role involves applying standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI), performing analyses, drafting plans and specifications, and generating procurement and construction documents.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid work arrangement; travel to client sites and collaboration with planning,