Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Remote

Leidos Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role focuses on the design of electric utility transmission systems from 46kV to 345kV, including HV overhead and underground projects.

You will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI standards, prepare bidding documents, and draft plans and specifications while interfacing with clients, planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of eight (8) 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for HV overhead and underground systems
• Apply standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI) in design of overhead systems, voltage conversion, and infrastructure projects
• Prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and procurement/construction documents
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
• Communicate effectively with clients and project teams
• Travel for site visits as needed
• Work with Leidos team and interfaces with various stakeholders

Skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

NESC knowledge

Project scope and budgeting

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

8+ years of transmission line design experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE

LPILE

FAD Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos seeks a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role focuses on the design of electric utility transmission systems from 46kV to 345kV, including HV overhead and underground projects.

You will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI standards, prepare bidding documents, and draft plans and specifications while interfacing with clients, planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel. Some travel may be required.