Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Lead Transmission Line Engineer at Leidos summary:

The Lead Transmission Line Engineer at Leidos manages teams designing electric transmission line systems, applying standards such as NESC and ASCE for projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. This senior role involves project management, client relations, staff development, and business growth in a fast-paced, remote environment. The position requires expertise in engineering software, strong leadership skills, and experience in electric utility transmission design and standards compliance.

Lead Transmission Line Engineer with responsibilities to manage a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems in electric transmission. Serve as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on electric transmission line design projects for some of the largest utilities in the country and regional utilities, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC and other applicable standards for projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.

Tasks include directing a team of engineers performing engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, design of structure framing and hardware assemblies, drafting plans and specifications, and preparing bills of materials and procurement documents across project planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases.

100% REMOTE (must reside within the U.S., Mountain time zone preferred).

• 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
• 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 the health of project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from Leidos’ Project Management Office

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering;
  Civil Engineering is preferred
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years of such experience with a Master's
• Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
• Work effectively in 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 Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required
• Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring

• 2+ years of supervising staff
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Experience with TOWER
• EIT or PE certification
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or Micro Station, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

transmission line engineer, electric utility design, PLS-CADD, NESC standards, project management, team leadership, electric transmission systems, overhead and underground lines, engineering design, client relations