Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos

. Manage collaborative transmission line engineering teams .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing electric transmission line design projects, applying relevant engineering standards, and leading collaborative teams. Proficient in client relations, project management, and staff development, with a strong focus on quality control and process improvement.

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PLS-CADD ExpertiseProject ManagementClient RelationsStaff DevelopmentElectric Utility Transmission Design

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Hard Skills

Electric Transmission Line DesignStructure Loading CalculationsHardware Assembly DesignEngineering AnalysesNESC StandardsASCE StandardsNEC StandardsPLS-POLE ExpertiseTOWER ExperienceMathcad

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring AbilityBusiness AcumenProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationGISLPILEFAD

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT CertificationPE Certification

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilityTransmission SystemsProject Performance MetricsEngineering StandardsCivil Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage collaborative transmission line engineering teams
Serve as Lead Engineer and Project Manager for overhead and underground electric transmission line design projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV
Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards
Direct engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, structure framing and hardware assembly design
Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documents
Lead work across planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases
Manage client relations, staff performance, proposal development, scope creation and change, project execution, and new business capture
Direct multiple design teams and develop engineering staff through training, coaching, and mentoring
Supervise staff, approve timesheets, and conduct annual performance reviews
Participate in the Transmission Line Section leadership team
Prepare RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses and define scopes of work
Promote process improvement, innovation, and automation
Delegate tasks, forecast workloads, and support recruiting
Drive quality control for execution teams and deliverables
Manage project portfolio scope, schedules, budgets, and project health with the Project Management Office
Liaise with clients to support business development and long-term relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering preferred
8+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems 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 understanding of project performance metrics
Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring
Working onsite in Leidos or client office is a possibility
Periodic travel may be required
2+ years of supervising staff desired
Master's degree in Structural Engineering desired
EIT or PE certification desired
Experience with TOWER desired
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
Mentoring and coaching opportunities
Fortune 500 company benefits
Benefits for employees and their families
Remote work arrangement