Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team delivering electric transmission solutions. The role designs high-voltage overhead and underground transmission systems, performs engineering analyses, prepares technical and construction documentation, coordinates project progress, and contributes to quality control and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Execute technical design and engineering tasks related to high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations under the guidance of Lead Engineers or Project Managers
• Perform engineering analyses, including PLS-CADD modeling and structure loading calculations
• Contribute to the team's continuous improvement goals by learning and applying new technical tools, AI, and automation platforms
• Actively communicate and coordinate project progress with the Project Manager (PM) to ensure awareness of and adherence to project schedule and budget. (This directly incorporates your PM/Schedule change.)
• Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with four plus (4 +) years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
• Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities, with a focus on effective collaboration across client and project teams
• Experience with TOWER is a plus
• EIT or PE certification is desirable
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus