Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer in the Charlotte, NC area to join a fast-paced team focused on design projects for electric transmission lines, both overhead and underground. The role requires applying NESC, ASCE, ACI standards and interfacing with clients and internal teams.

The position involves drafting plans and specs, performing analyses, and producing procurement and construction documentation in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE for transmission line design.
• 2+ years of relevant EHV transmission design experience; 1+ with a Master’s.
• Strong teamwork and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electric transmission line projects for overhead and underground systems, applying standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI).
• Prepare bidding documents, plans, specifications, material procurement and construction documents.
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting and construction management teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

LPILE

FAD

TOWER

Job description

We are seeking a 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 extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country. This employee 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: Charlotte, NC area working hybrid schedule (candidate MUST reside in the greater Charlotte area).

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
• 2+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor's, or 1+ years experience with a Master's degree
• Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required

Desired Experience

• Experience with TOWER is a plus
• EIT or PE certification is desirable
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, 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 the benefits 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”. PDSTLINE PowerDelivery If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and Benefits 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 here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.