Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos

. Lead electric transmission line design projects for overhead systems from 34.5 kV to 500 kV .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electric transmission line design, applying relevant standards and managing engineering teams. Proven ability to develop and mentor staff while overseeing project scope, schedules, and budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electric Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ExpertiseClient Relationship ManagementStaff SupervisionBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Electric Utility Transmission System DesignStructure Loading CalculationsHardware AssembliesRFP, RFI, RFQ CreationProject Portfolio Management

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring Ability

Tools & Technologies

PLS-POLETOWERLPILEFADMathcadAutoCADMicroStationGIS

Certifications & Qualifications

PE Certification

Industry Keywords

NESCASCEACINECCivil Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead electric transmission line design projects for overhead systems from 34.5 kV to 500 kV
Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards
Direct multiple engineering design teams across projects and programs
Oversee engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, structure framing, hardware assemblies, plans, specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documents
Develop, train, coach, and mentor engineering staff
Supervise staff, approve timesheets, and conduct annual performance reviews
Participate in the Transmission Line Section leadership team
Create RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses, proposals, and scopes of work
Improve departmental processes and technical tools through innovation and automation
Delegate tasks, forecast workloads, and support recruiting activities
Drive quality control for execution-team deliverables
Manage client relationships and support business development
Manage project portfolio scope, schedules, and budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering preferred
8+ years of relevant experience in electric utility transmission system design with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's
Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
Outstanding communication skills for serving as primary client contact
Business acumen and ability to meet key project performance metrics
Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring
Must reside within the southeast of the U.S.; Florida preferred
Working onsite in a Leidos or client office is a possibility
Periodic travel may be required
2+ years of supervising staff preferred
Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred
Experience with TOWER preferred
PE certification preferred
Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and GIS is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work hours/work arrangements
Career development and growth opportunities
Benefits for employees and their families
Remote work arrangement