Lead Transmission Line Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer who will manage a collaborative and dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer and Technical Project Manager on high voltage electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country as well as regional utilities. The candidate will apply NESC ASCE ACI NEC and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of all types of capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV.

Additionally the candidate will direct a team of engineers that regularly perform engineering analyses PLS-CADD modeling structure loading calculations foundation design using MFAD and/or LPILE design structure framing and hardware assemblies draft plans and specifications and prepare bill of materials and procurement documents across project planning engineering environmental permitting and construction management phases.

The successful candidate can expect a fast-paced diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as a manager and peers who will encourage career development and growth! In addition the successful candidate will be involved in applying AI automation and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and increase design efficiency.

This is a senior leadership role with primary responsibilities in client relations staff management proposal development scope creation/change project execution and new business capture for the teams full book of work. The successful candidate will be able to communicate clear expectations goals and vision; manage the performance of direct reports; motivate coach and mentor skilled professionals; and appropriately delegate project work. The candidate must be capable of managing collaboration and a positive team culture to achieve successful results.

Location: This position is a hybrid work position with the potential for remote work for the right candidate located in Pennsylvania Ohio or West Virginia. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

The Challenge:

• Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients.
• Develop a team of engineers by training coaching and nurturing Leidos engineering talent.
• Supervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process.
• Participate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Transmission Line Section.
• Create responses to RFPs RFIs and RFQs from clients for new work including proposal creation and definition of scope of work.
• Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem solving for our clients most complex issues.
• Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation.
• Delegate tasks to staff forecast and plan their future workload and run recruiting activities to support aggressive growth goals.
• Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables.
• Liaise with clients to maximize affinity facilitate business development growth and foster long-term relationship building.
• Manage portfolio health by leveraging Project Managers to independently drive and monitor scope schedule and budget. Accountability for schedule compliance requires high awareness and support from assigned Lead Engineers.

What Sets You Apart (Required):

• Bachelors degree in Civil preferred or Mechanical Engineering with 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.
• Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently.
• 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.
• Working onsite in a Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required.
• Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.

Favorable If You Have:

• 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) is a plus.

Why Leidos:

At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest and in return we invest in you with an eye on your future through career advancement growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the worlds toughest problems and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages complementary e-learning training work-life flexibility an exciting External Referral Program and a diverse inclusive and ethical workplace. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive keep reading! Are you ready to make an impact Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career; share your resume with us today!

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At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.