Manager of Transmission Line Engineering

Position Overview

We are seeking a Manager of 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 Supervisor and Engineering Lead 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 assist the team, as well as independently perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, plans, and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. In this collaborative environment, the candidate will work alongside project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management. The position provides the opportunity to develop an engineering team with direct report responsibilities while being accountable for managing client relations, proposal development, scope creation, and project management.

The successful candidate can expect a fast‑paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/arrangements, and will be involved in applying AI, automation, and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and increase design efficiency.

This position is a hybrid work position with the potential for remote work for the right candidate located in Pennsylvania. Relocation assistance will be provided to those able to relocate within a commutable distance to Walled Lake, MI or Cranberry Township, PA.

• Convey clear expectations, goals, and vision.
• Manage the performance of direct reports.
• Motivate, coach, and mentor skilled professionals and delegate project work.
• Capable to manage collaboration and conflict resolution to achieve successful results.
• Practice behaviors supporting diversity and inclusion.
• Display good business acumen and an understanding of project performance metrics.
• Through understanding performance metrics, must be able to identify potential risks and opportunities to add value.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil (preferred), or Mechanical Engineering with twelve plus (12+) years of relevant experience in the design of high voltage electric utility transmission systems.
• Professional Engineering Registration in at least one U.S. state or equivalent.
• Experience with PLS‑CADD, POLE, TOWER, SAG
  10, LPILE and/or FAD, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently.

• Five plus (5+) years of supervising staff.
• M.S. degree in Structural Engineering.
• Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and prospective clients.
• Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics.
• Potential to work onsite in a Leidos or client office; some periodic travel may be required.
• Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.

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.