Senior & Lead Transmission Line Engineers

Summary

Leidos is an industry and technology company delivering solutions for government and commercial customers. The company is seeking Senior and Lead Transmission Line Engineers to design high-voltage and extra-high-voltage electric transmission systems, perform engineering analyses, prepare design and construction documentation, and collaborate with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineers on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country
• Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects
• Perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents
• Working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel
• Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
• Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required (up to 10-15%)

Skills

• • Mid - Senior Level: Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering with a minimum of four (4) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• • Lead Level: Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering with a minimum of eight (8) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems This experience must include a minimum of two (2) + years of demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience over project teams and/or junior staff
• • Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
• • Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages
• • Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently
• • Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• • Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required (up to 10-15%)
• + Expert-level proficiency in PLS-CADD and experience with POLE
• + Experience with foundation analysis software such as LPILE or FAD Tools
• + Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• • Work Location: 100% REMOTE (must reside within the U.S. Preference given to candidates willing to work hours aligned with the Mountain Time Zone (MT) to best support project teams/clients.)
• • Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• • Experience with GO95 standards (if working in applicable regions)
• • Experience with Construction Management and Support
• + PLS TOWER
• + Bentley MicroStation
• + Bentley ProjectWise
• + Mathcad
• + Autodesk AutoCAD

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • Mid - Senior Level: Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering with a minimum of four (4) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• • Lead Level: Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering with a minimum of eight (8) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems This experience must include a minimum of two (2) + years of demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience over project teams and/or junior staff
• • Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
• • Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages
• • Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently
• • Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• • Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required (up to 10-15%)
• + Expert-level proficiency in PLS-CADD and experience with POLE
• + Experience with foundation analysis software such as LPILE or FAD Tools
• + Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• • Work Location: 100% REMOTE (must reside within the U.S. Preference given to candidates willing to work hours aligned with the Mountain Time Zone (MT) to best support project teams/clients.)

Nice to Haves

• • Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• • Experience with GO95 standards (if working in applicable regions)
• • Experience with Construction Management and Support
• + PLS TOWER
• + Bentley MicroStation
• + Bentley ProjectWise
• + Mathcad
• + Autodesk AutoCAD

Benefits

• 100% REMOTE (must reside within the U.S. Preference given to candidates willing to work hours aligned with the Mountain Time Zone (MT) to best support project teams/clients.)
• Competitive benefit packages
• Complementary e-learning training
• Work-life flexibility
• An exciting External Referral Program
• A diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement