Lead Transmission Line Engineer Pittsburgh, PA

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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.

• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification.

• 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.

• 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.

• $89700.00 - $162150.00