Transmission Line Designer

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Designer for remote work. The role involves developing drawing packages for high voltage transmission line projects, requiring proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation, along with a strong technical background and project management skills. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering education and experience in drafting, ensuring quality and efficiency in their work.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Opportunity for career development

Project Management Professional (PMP) training

Leadership training

Management opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years relevant experience required with BS degree.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Skilled in PLS-CADD and AutoCAD for transmission line drafting.

Responsibilities

• Development of drawing packages for transmission projects.
• Prepare and proof PLS-CADD models.
• Assist in client submittals and file management.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Communication

Project Management

Organization

Education

BS degree

BA degree

AS degree

MS degree

HS diploma

Tools

PLS-CADD

ESRI

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Designer to work remotely.

The successful candidate will work in a team atmosphere to provide technical and project support for high voltage transmission line projects. The candidate must be AutoCAD and MicroStation proficient, and able to utilize materials from different sources like: client standards, images, emails, sketches, dxf exports and others. The candidate must have basic knowledge of engineering drawing requirements with Transmission Line Projects in order to assist with the development of project drawings which includes but is not limited to: PLS-CADD Models, Maps, Structure Lists, Plan and Profiles, Phasing Drawings, Foundation Drawings, Structure Assemblies and Details, Permitting, and others.

The candidate must be able to track and manage various projects at a time to meet deadlines and assist in the preparation of submittals and must have great organization skills in order to keep up with file management. The individual must maintain a high level of quality and efficiency requiring personal accountability with self-checksto minimize errors, ensuring a quality product that meets company and client’s needs.

Responsibilities:

• Development of drawing packages for transmission projects (Plan and Profiles, Framing drawings, Load trees, hardware & detail drawings, BOM, permits, soil borings, route maps and others.
• Prepare simple PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole models.
• Assist in compiling documents for client submittals.
• Proofs own work to minimize errors and increase quality.
• Acquire and maintain access to the client’s system in order to retrieve and post project documents.

Required Education & Experience:

• BS degree + 2 - 4 years relevant experience OR BA degree or AS degree + 4 years relevant experience OR MS degree + 2 years relevant experience OR HS diploma + 8 years relevant experience
• Skilled in PLS-CADD.
• AutoCad & MicroStation transmission line drafting.
• ESRI, Civil 3D, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple projects at the same time to meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete assigned task in a timely manner.
• Must be able to assist others when needed and follow directions clearly from engineers as well as peers.

No two career paths will ever look the same. AtLeidos , we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Protect yourself and your family with thebenefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies.”

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Leadership training
• Management opportunities

In this role, you can also expect to gain experience / expertise in:

• NESC
• Structural Pole Modeling
• GIS design
• Project management
• Financial management

PDSTLINE

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Original Posting: June 27, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.