Lead Transmission Line Engineer
$92,300–$166,850 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Direct high voltage electric transmission line design projects for major utilities, applying NESC, ASCE, and ACI standards to capital and maintenance work from 34.5 kV to 765 kV. Lead a collaborative team of engineers performing PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, foundation design, and procurement document preparation across planning, engineering, and construction phases. Manage client relations, proposal development, and scope creation while driving quality control and project execution for the full book of work. Utilize AI and automation platforms to streamline grid modernization and increase design efficiency. This senior leadership role requires managing multiple design teams, approving timesheets, and running annual performance reviews. The position is 100% remote with flexible work arrangements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering
- eight plus (8+) years of relevant experience in the design of high voltage electric utility transmission systems
- Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certification
- Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and perspective clients
- Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics
- Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem solving for our clients' most complex issues
- Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring
- Working onsite in a Leidos or client office is a possibility
- some periodic travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Two plus (2+) years of supervising staff
- M.S. degree in Structural Engineering
- Experience with TOWER
- P.E. certification or the ability to achieve P.E Certification in 6 months
- Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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