Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote work option

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, focusing on high-voltage transmission line design for utility clients. You will work on overhead and underground systems, apply standards, and contribute to bidding documents, plans, and specifications.

Hybrid schedules with relocation support are available for qualified candidates. You will perform PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE analyses, coordinate with project teams, and advance engineering efforts from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of experience in design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities, with focus on collaboration across client and project teams.
• Work in a client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required.
• Experience with TOWER is a plus (desirable).
• EIT or PE certification is desirable.
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical design and engineering tasks related to high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations under guidance of Lead Engineers or Project Managers.
• Perform engineering analyses, including PLS-CADD modeling and structure loading calculations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by learning/applying new tools, AI, and automation platforms.
• Coordinate project progress with the Project Manager to ensure schedule and budget adherence.
• Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Mathcad

LPILE

FAD

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer who will work as members of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission.

The Transmission Line Engineer will serve as key contributors on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country. These employees will apply established 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, they will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. Engineers at this level will focus on independent execution of technical tasks using tools like PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE and will contribute to the quality control process. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and supporting clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Work Locations_:_ Ideal candidates will be located in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, & New Jersey working a hybrid schedules. Fully REMOTE positions are available for qualified candidates. Relocation assistance will be provided to those able to relocate within a commutable distance to Walled Lake, MI or Cranberry Township, PA.

The Challenge:

• Execute technical design and engineering tasks related to high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations under the guidance of Lead Engineers or Project Managers.
• Perform engineering analyses, including PLS-CADD modeling and structure loading calculations.
• Contribute to the team’s continuous improvement goals by learning and applying new technical tools, AI, and automation platforms.
• Actively communicate and coordinate project progress with the Project Manager (PM) to ensure awareness of and adherence to project schedule and budget. (This directly incorporates your PM/Schedule change.)
• Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with two plus (2 +) years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities, with a focus on effective collaboration across client 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

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ 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. We take care of our employees.

Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities, and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace.

• competitive benefit packages
• complementary e-learning training
• work-life flexibility
• an exciting External Referral Program
• a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace

Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career;

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:

October 16, 2026

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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.