Transmission Line Engineer (Mid–Lead) — Hybrid/Remote

Leidos; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedules

Remote options for right candidate

External Training & Mobility paths

Referral program

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer at Mid, Senior, and Lead levels to design electric utility transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and related tools. The role involves end-to-end project ownership, from routing and engineering analysis to procurement and construction-ready packages.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and experience with NESC, ASCE, AISC, and related codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with design of electric utility transmission systems preferred.
• PE license or EIT considered for mid/senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground transmission systems using PLS-CADD and comply with industry standards.
• Lead projects from conceptual routing to procurement and construction-ready packages.
• Apply advanced modeling tools to address site-specific challenges and complex foundation designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on larger projects (senior/lead).

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

LPILE

FAD Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley ProjectWise

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer at Mid, Senior, and Lead levels to design electric utility transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and related tools. The role involves end-to-end project ownership, from routing and engineering analysis to procurement and construction-ready packages.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and experience with NESC, ASCE, AISC, and related codes.