Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote options

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer at Mid, Senior, and Lead levels to design high- and extra-high-voltage transmission systems, and guide projects from concept through procurement to construction-ready packages. The North Region offers hybrid and remote options.

You will leverage PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and advanced modeling to solve complex foundation and voltage-conversion challenges, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams for successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Expert-level or working knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Working knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground transmission systems in compliance with NESC, ASCE, and ACI standards.
• Move projects from conceptual routing to material procurement and construction-ready packages.
• Apply advanced modeling (PLS-TOWER, LPILE, FAD) to site-specific challenges.
• Lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage client interfaces for successful delivery.

Skills

Design & Analysis

Team contributor

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

LPILE

FAD Tools

Mathcad

AutoCAD

Job description

Transmission Line Engineer (Mid, Senior, & Lead Levels)

Locations: North Region (Hybrid & Remote options available)

The Opportunity

Join a premier team solving the complex puzzles of the modern power grid. As a Transmission Line Engineer, you won’t just be drafting; you’ll be designing the backbone of the nation's energy infrastructure. From high-voltage (HV) to extra-high-voltage (EHV) systems, you will lead projects that increase capacity, integrate renewable energy, and harden the grid against the elements. Your Impact

• Design Excellence: Engineer overhead and underground systems using PLS-CADD, ensuring compliance with NESC, ASCE, and ACI standards.
• End-to-End Ownership: Move projects from conceptual routing and engineering analysis to material procurement and construction-ready packages.
• Innovation: Apply advanced modeling (PLS-TOWER, LPILE, FAD) to solve site-specific challenges, from complex foundation designs to intricate voltage conversions.
• Leadership: (For Senior/Lead roles) Mentor junior engineers, manage client interfaces, and steer multi-disciplinary teams toward successful project delivery.

Who You Are

You are a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Whether you are a rising Mid-level engineer or a seasoned Lead, you bring a technical eye for detail and a passion for power delivery.

Core Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• Software Proficiency: Expert-level or working knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Standards: Working knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear project scopes and client presentations.

Level-Specific Qualifications

• Mid-Level 2+ Years, EIT preferred, Team contributor, Design & Analysis
• Senior-Level 4+ Years, PE preferred, Supervisory experience, Full review & QC
• Lead-Level 8+ Years, PE license required, Strategic oversight & Mentorship, Budgeting, Proposals & Strategy

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with LPILE, FAD Tools, Mathcad, or AutoCAD.
• Hands-on Construction Management or Field Support experience.

Why Join Us?

Stability & Reputation: Work for a company recognized as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies."

Growth: We offer complementary e-learning, clear mobility paths, and a robust External Referral Program.

Flexibility: We value work-life balance with hybrid schedules and potential remote options for the right candidate.

Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive workplace where your technical expertise is respected and rewarded. Grow your career with Leidos. Connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook. At Leidos, we invest in our people. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work options, ongoing professional development through complimentary e-learning, and an engaging Referral Program designed to reward collaboration.

Our commitment to integrity and inclusion defines who we are.

#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.

Original Posting: February 23, 2026

Pay Range: Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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 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.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

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.

About Leidos

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.