Transmission Line Engineer

Transmission Line Engineer (Mid Senior & Lead Levels)

Locations: South Region (Hybrid & Remote options available)

The Opportunity

Join a premier team solving the complex puzzles of the modern power grid. As a Transmission Line Engineer you wont just be drafting; youll be designing the backbone of the nations energy infrastructure. From high-voltage (HV) to extra-high-voltage (EHV) systems you will lead projects that increase capacity integrate renewable energy and harden the grid against the elements.

Your Impact

• Design Excellence: Engineer overhead and underground systems using PLS-CADD ensuring compliance with NESC ASCE and ACI standards.

• End-to-End Ownership: Move projects from conceptual routing and engineering analysis to material procurement and construction-ready packages.

• Innovation: Apply advanced modeling (PLS-TOWER LPILE FAD) to solve site-specific challenges from complex foundation designs to intricate voltage conversions.

• Leadership: (For Senior/Lead roles) Mentor junior engineers manage client interfaces and steer multi-disciplinary teams toward successful project delivery.

Who You Are

You are a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Whether you are a rising Mid-level engineer or a seasoned Lead you bring a technical eye for detail and a passion for power delivery.

Core Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering and prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems

• Software Proficiency: Expert-level or working knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.

• Standards: Working knowledge of NESC ACI AISC and ASCE codes.

• Communication: Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear project scopes and client presentations.

Level-Specific Qualifications

Mid-Level

• 2 Years EIT preferred Team contributor Design & Analysis

Senior-Level

• 4 Years PE preferred Supervisory experience Full review & QC

Lead-Level

• 8 Years PE license required Strategic oversight & Mentorship Budgeting Proposals & Strategy

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with LPILE FAD Tools Mathcad or AutoCAD.

• Hands-on Construction Management or Field Support experience.

• Familiarity with Bentley ProjectWise.

Why Join Us

• Stability & Reputation: Work for a company recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies.

• Growth: We offer complementary e-learning clear mobility paths and a robust External Referral Program.

• Flexibility: We value work-life balance with hybrid schedules and potential remote options for the right candidate.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse inclusive workplace where your technical expertise is respected and rewarded.

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At Leidos we invest in our people. We offer competitive benefits flexible work options ongoing professional development through complimentary e-learning and an engaging Referral Program designed to reward collaboration. Our commitment to integrity and inclusion defines who we are.

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