Transmission Line Engineer

Via Logic LLC; United States; Remote; USD 57,850 - 104,575; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transmission Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects in electric utility transmission systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil or mechanical engineering and experience with PLS-CADD. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and professional growth, and make a meaningful impact in the field of power delivery. This position allows for hybrid work arrangements, ensuring flexibility while contributing to transformative solutions for clients across the Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electric utility transmission systems design.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE software.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines, including routing and structural analysis.
• Create construction documentation and analyze topographical data.

Skills

PLS-CADD

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Master's in relevant field

Tools

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Unleash Your Potential

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Challenge

Our Overhead Transmission business is in search of a Transmission Design Engineer with PLS-CADD experience to join its team.

Leidos is a multi-disciplinary, leading engineering consulting firm, specializing in power delivery from generation to transmission, distribution, and substation. The transmission line team is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to be involved in all facets of transmission line design, including but not limited to, transmission line routing, design, structural analysis, etc. Duties may include construction PLS CADD models, POLE models, creation of construction documentation, materials, technical specifications, analyzing maps, blueprints, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.

Work Location: Candidate ideally resides in the Greater Portland, OR area to work a hybrid schedule; however, all qualified candidates residing in the Pacific Northwest of U.S. will be considered, including fully REMOTE, if warranted by experience/ skillset.

With Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission
Leidos Civil Group helps modernize infrastructure, systems, and security. We are a trusted partner to both government and highly-regulated commercial customers looking for transformative solutions in mission IT, security, software, engineering, and operations. We work with our customers including the FAA, DOE, NASA, National Science Foundation, Transportation Security Administration, Custom and Border Protection, airports, and electric utilities to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. Our customers take on the toughest challenges out there, and at times need a helping hand from specialists in their fields. We combine our scale as a Fortune 500 company with the deep technical knowledge of our core capabilities and the expertise of our talented and diverse workforce to deliver mission-centric innovations. For each of these core capabilities, we have developed proven, repeatable processes that help us deliver agile, cost-effective solutions to foster a better world. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of two (2) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems, or Master's degree with less than 2 years of prior such experience.
• Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• 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.

You Might Also Have:

• 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.

Grow with us! Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show you how to accelerate your career path. Apply today!

PDSTLINE

PowerDelivery

Original Posting Date:
2025-01-31
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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.