Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos

$73K — $132K *
US-Anywhere
+ 11 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 5-7 years of experience in electric utility transmission system design
  • Proficient in reviewing transmission line designs and construction packages
  • In-depth knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes
  • Experience in developing project scopes, budgets, and proposals
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Familiarity with PLS-CADD, POLE, LPILE, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Design electric transmission line projects for HV and EHV systems
  • Apply engineering standards to ensure compliance on projects
  • Prepare engineering analyses and draft construction documents
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients
  • Conduct project planning, environmental assessments, and permitting
  • Interface with team members on project execution and delivery
  • Potential for site visits and client office engagements

Benefits

  • Remote work option with residency requirement in Michigan
  • Career advancement and mentoring opportunities
  • Flexibility for work-life balance
  • Support for continuing education and certification
  • Recognition for diversity and inclusion in the workplace
  • Competitive benefits package with e-learning options
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team working 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.

This person will 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. Additionally, he/she will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Work Location: This position is 100% REMOTE but candidate must reside in Michigan to be considered.

You should minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of five (5) 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, 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:
  • EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • GO95
  • Program Experience:
    • PLS TOWER
    • Bentley MicroStation
    • Bentley ProjectWise
    • Mathcad
    • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Construction Management and Support


Original Posting:
February 5, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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