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Transmission Line Engineer
Transmission Line Engineer-June 2024
Detroit
Jun 26, 2025
ABOUT LEIDOS
Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security
501 - 1,000 employees
Consulting
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About Transmission Line Engineer

  Description

  At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

  Our Overhead Transmission business seeks Transmission Line Engineers with PLS-CADD experience to join its dynamic team in Novi (Detroit), MI (remote candidates are welcome to apply) to work in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with extra high voltage electric transmission line design. The successful candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer on electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems. He/she will apply NESC, NEC, ASCE and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects and infrastructure replacement projects. Additionally, he/she will assist the team as well as independently perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, plans and specifications; as well as prepare material procurement and construction documents, and work with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management.

  We will consider qualified candidates to work fully remote (must reside in the U.S. only). This position offers the successful candidate to develop an engineering team with direct report responsibilities. The candidate will also be responsible for managing client relations, proposal development, scope creation, and project management.

  To be considered for these positions, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

  For Mid-level: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems

  For Senior leve l: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems, P.E. license required, to serve as responsible engineer in charge of design of projects

  For SME level : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of twelve (12) + years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems, P.E. license required, to serve as responsible engineer in charge of design of projects

  All levels require:

  Professional Engineering License – any state (required for Senior and SME Level) or ability to take P.E. exam after reasonable preparation

  Ability to develop staff through mentoring

  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

  LPILE or FAD Tools

  Microsoft Office

  Preferred Experience:

  Program Experience:

  PLS TOWER

  Bentley MicroStation

  Bentley ProjectWise

  Mathcad

  Autodesk AutoCAD

  Construction Management and Support

  Leidos is growing! Connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

  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. In fact, in 2023, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth consecutive year.

  PDSTLINE

  PowerDelivery

  Pay Range:

  Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00

  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.

  Original Posting Date:

  01/16/2024

  While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

  REQNUMBER: R-00126642-OTHLOC-PL-2D0703

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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