Transmission Line Engineer - HV Grid Design Lead (Hybrid)

Via Logic LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability

Growth opportunities

Hybrid schedules

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Leidos in the Chicago area is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer at mid, senior, and lead levels to design and deliver high-voltage transmission projects. You will be challenged to optimize routes, assess engineering feasibility, and deliver robust, cost-effective packages for construction.

Design work uses PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE, with responsibility from routing and analysis through procurement and construction-ready packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with relevant transmission experience.
• Expert PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE proficiency.
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, ASCE standards.
• Strong communication and ability to present project scopes.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground transmission systems with PLS-CADD.
• Lead projects from routing and engineering analysis to procurement and construction-ready packages.
• Apply advanced modeling to solve foundation and voltage-conversion challenges.
• Lead and mentor teams; coordinate with clients on multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

NESC

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

LPILE

FAD Tools

Mathcad

AutoCAD

Bentley ProjectWise

Job description

Leidos in the Chicago area is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer at mid, senior, and lead levels to design and deliver high-voltage transmission projects. You will be challenged to optimize routes, assess engineering feasibility, and deliver robust, cost-effective packages for construction.

Design work uses PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE, with responsibility from routing and analysis through procurement and construction-ready packages.