Associate Transmission Line Engineer Job Charlotte area,North Carolina USA,Engineering

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Leidos is looking for a Associate Transmission Line Engineer to join our team.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities
Mentorship & Training Opportunities
Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

NESC expertise
Interface with local clients
Electrical Power Calculations
Interactions with other disciplines(Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
Strategic Development
Expanding a Portfolio of Business
Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

The successful candidate will work in a team atmosphere to provide technical and project support for high voltage transmission line projects, low voltage distribution projects, and other tasks, as assigned. He/she will be responsible for design and planning efforts related to power transmission and distribution physical facilities. This includes preparation of drawings specifications and reports to define the scope of work associated with the construction of power transmission and distribution lines.

He/she will prepare or review structure loading drawings, environmental permitting drawings, right-of-way support drawings transmission line hardware and structure assembly drawings, material and equipment specifications, line design parameters, and line routing; prepare project budgets, schedules and estimates; and perform analyses in association with large scale transmission and distribution (“T&D”) projects. He/she will provide construction monitoring and field technical support for power transmission and distribution projects.

Responsibilities include design of transmission line systems, structural design and load tree development, drilled pier and direct embedded foundation design, permitting, detail drawing development, material development, construction package development, etc. Additionally, the successful candidate will periodically interface with clients, and will provide assistance to Project Managers.

Work Location:

Candidate will need to either reside in Orlando, FL or Charlotte, NC to work a hybrid schedule.

Background Requirements:

B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required
0-2 years experience with specific transmission and distribution (“T&D”) projects
Engineer-in-Training (“EIT”) professional certification preferred
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills required
Course studies in power delivery systems preferred
Course studies in project management preferred
Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites
Detail oriented

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services,

Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. 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.

Protect yourself and your family with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”.

Original Posting:

April 16, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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