Leidos
Posted 17 days agoVerified live 13h ago
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$73k–$133k/yrStated range
4+ yrsMinimum
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Electric utility transmission system designPLS-CADDNESC codeACI codeAISC codeASCE codeConstruction specificationsMaterial procurement processProject scope developmentProject budgetingProposal developmentSupervising othersMicrosoft Office
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is a growing company that values and supports the well-being and mobility of its employees. They are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to work on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage and extra high-voltage systems, applying applicable engineering standards and performing various engineering analyses and documentation tasks.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems
- 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
- Work with a multi-person Leidos team and interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel
- 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
- Must have leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME Level)
- Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
- 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
- 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
- Must have leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME Level)
- Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
- Program Expertise: PLS-CADD and POLE
- Program Expertise: Microsoft Office
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Program Experience: PLS TOWER
- Program Experience: Bentley ProjectWise
- Program Experience: Mathcad
- Program Experience: Autodesk AutoCAD
- Program Experience: LPILE or FAD Tools
- Construction Management and Support
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
- 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
- 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
- Must have leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME Level)
- Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
- Program Expertise: PLS-CADD and POLE
- Program Expertise: Microsoft Office
Nice to Haves
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Program Experience: PLS TOWER
- Program Experience: Bentley ProjectWise
- Program Experience: Mathcad
- Program Experience: Autodesk AutoCAD
- Program Experience: LPILE or FAD Tools
- Construction Management and Support
Benefits
- Competitive benefit packages
- Complementary e-learning training
- Work-life flexibility
- An exciting External Referral Program
- A diverse, inclusive and ethical workplace
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