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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos Remote senior full-time

Salary

$92,300 - $166,850 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to manage a collaborative team working on electric transmission line design projects for major utilities. The successful candidate will apply industry standards such as NESC, ASCE, ACI, and NEC to engineering and design projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.

The Lead Transmission Line Engineer will direct a team of engineers performing various tasks including engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, and preparing plans and specifications. This is a senior leadership role involving client relations, staff management, proposal development, and project execution.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Directing multiple design teams on various projects and programs
  • Developing a team of engineers through training, coaching, and mentoring
  • Supervising staff and participating in leadership team meetings
  • Creating proposals and defining scopes of work for new projects
  • Fostering creative problem-solving and promoting continuous improvement
  • Delegating tasks, forecasting workloads, and managing recruitment activities
  • Driving quality control and liaising with clients
  • Managing project portfolios and ensuring timely delivery within budget

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in designing electric utility transmission systems (or 6+ years with a Master's degree)
  • Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams
  • Track record of meeting key project performance metrics
  • Ability to mentor staff and develop talent

Preferred qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience supervising staff
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering
  • Experience with TOWER, LPILE, FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and GIS
  • PE certification

This role offers a fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible work hours and arrangements, along with opportunities for career development and growth. The successful candidate can expect to earn between $92,300 and $166,850 per year.

Skills

Required

  • PLS-CADD
  • PLS-POLE
  • NESC
  • ASCE
  • ACI
  • NEC
  • engineering analysis
  • structure loading calculations
  • project management

Nice to have

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