Transmission Line Engineer (Mid, Senior, & Lead)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer at mid, senior, and lead levels. This role combines design of HV to EHV overhead and underground lines with remote work options; candidates must be within driving distance to Reno, NV, and may enjoy hybrid arrangements.

You will influence grid reliability by applying advanced modeling and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will lead projects from routing and analysis through procurement and construction-ready packages, mentoring others

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 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.
• Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear project scopes and client presentations.
• 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. Familiarity with Bentley ProjectWise.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

Bentley ProjectWise

FAD Tools

Mathcad

LPILE

Job description

Transmission Line Engineer (Mid, Senior, & Lead Levels) Locations: Candidate must be withing driving distance to Reno, NV (this role is 100% Remote) 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. Familiarity with Bentley ProjectWise.

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.

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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.

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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 that disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.

Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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

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.

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.

Pay and Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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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.