Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team in a fast‑paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission.

The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high‑voltage (HV) and extra high‑voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country.

• Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects.
• Perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents.
• Work with a multi‑person Leidos team and interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Ideally local to Orlando for a hybrid schedule; all candidates residing in Florida or Georgia will also be considered for remote work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS‑CADD models, foundations, material plans 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.
• Ability to develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and also independently.
• Proven communication skills with clients and project teams.
• Leadership experience and supervision of others (required for Senior and SME Level).
• Possibility of travel to client office or periodic travel may be required.
• Program expertise: PLS‑CADD and POLE;
  Microsoft Office.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Program experience: PLS TOWER, Bentley Project Wise, Mathcad, Autodesk AutoCAD, LPILE or FAD Tools.
• Construction Management and Support.

$73,450.00 – $

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.