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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos Remote senior full-time

Salary

$73,450 - $132,775 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to work as a member of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems in electric transmission.

The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) overhead and underground systems, from 46kV to 345 kV levels, supporting a major electric utility.

This person will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of overhead systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects. Additionally, they will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Responsibilities:

  • Review full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
  • Work effectively in a team environment and independently
  • Communicate with clients and project teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
  • Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.

Program Expertise:

  • PLS-CADD and POLE
  • LPILE or FAD Tools
  • Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

  • EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Program Experience: Bentley MicroStation, Bentley ProjectWise, Mathcad, Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Construction Management and Support

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Career advancement and growth opportunities
  • Continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training, and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications
  • Work-life flexibility
  • External Referral Program
  • Diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • EIT
  • FE
  • PE License
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Bentley ProjectWise
  • Mathcad
  • Autodesk AutoCAD

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/6314-RemoteTeleworker-US/Senior-Transmission-Line-Engineer_R-00191471

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