Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Join Leidos' dynamic PowerDelivery team in Downtown Chicago (hybrid) as a Lead Transmission Line Engineer. Tackle challenging electric transmission problems for major U.S. utilities on high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation outpaces the status quo.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design projects applying NESC, ASCE, ACI standards for voltage conversion, new capacity, and infrastructure replacements.
- Conduct engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans/specs, and develop material procurement/construction packages.
- Review full transmission line designs: PLS-CADD models, foundations, materials, plan/profiles, construction packages.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, proposals; interface with clients, teams, planning, environmental, permitting, and construction staff.
- Collaborate in multi-person teams; up to 10-15% travel or client office work possible.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in civil/mechanical engineering + 8+ years transmission design experience, including 2+ years leadership/mentorship.
- PE License (or within 6 months).
- Expert PLS-CADD, POLE; foundation software (LPILE/FAD); MS Office.
- Team player with independent work ability; strong client communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- GO95 standards experience.
- Construction management/support.
- PLS TOWER, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Mathcad, AutoCAD.
Why Leidos?
Top 10 ENR T&D and Power Firm. Competitive pay ($92,300-$166,850), benefits, training, flexibility, relocation aid. Diverse teams dedicated to customer success, community, sustainability. Outthink, outbuild, outpace—join the disruptors.
PDSTLINE | PowerDelivery. Original posting: December 11, 2025. U.S. positions open 3+ days.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
92,300 - 166,850 USD / yearly
92,300 - 166,850 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- PLS-CADD (Expert-level)intermediate
- POLEintermediate
- LPILE or FAD Toolsintermediate
- PLS TOWERintermediate
- Bentley MicroStationintermediate
- Bentley ProjectWiseintermediate
- Mathcadintermediate
- Autodesk AutoCADintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suiteintermediate
- NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC Standardsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering (experience)
- 8+ years in electric utility transmission systems design (experience)
- 2+ years leadership/mentorship/supervisory experience (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License or obtainable within 6 months (experience)
- Experience reviewing full transmission line designs (PLS-CADD models, foundations, plans) (experience)
- Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, ASCE codes, construction specs, procurement, schedules (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead engineer on HV/EHV overhead and underground transmission projects
- Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI standards to design voltage conversion, new capacity, and replacement projects
- Perform engineering analyses and prepare bidding documents, plans, specs, material procurement, construction docs
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
- Interface with clients, project teams, planning, environmental, permitting, and construction personnel
- Review PLS-CADD models, foundations, materials, plan/profiles, construction packages
Benefits
- general: Competitive benefit packages
- general: Complementary e-learning training
- general: Work-life flexibility (hybrid in Downtown Chicago)
- general: Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- general: External Referral Program
- general: Diverse, inclusive, ethical workplace
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Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
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Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Join Leidos' dynamic PowerDelivery team in Downtown Chicago (hybrid) as a Lead Transmission Line Engineer. Tackle challenging electric transmission problems for major U.S. utilities on high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation outpaces the status quo.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design projects applying NESC, ASCE, ACI standards for voltage conversion, new capacity, and infrastructure replacements.
- Conduct engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans/specs, and develop material procurement/construction packages.
- Review full transmission line designs: PLS-CADD models, foundations, materials, plan/profiles, construction packages.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, proposals; interface with clients, teams, planning, environmental, permitting, and construction staff.
- Collaborate in multi-person teams; up to 10-15% travel or client office work possible.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in civil/mechanical engineering + 8+ years transmission design experience, including 2+ years leadership/mentorship.
- PE License (or within 6 months).
- Expert PLS-CADD, POLE; foundation software (LPILE/FAD); MS Office.
- Team player with independent work ability; strong client communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- GO95 standards experience.
- Construction management/support.
- PLS TOWER, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Mathcad, AutoCAD.
Why Leidos?
Top 10 ENR T&D and Power Firm. Competitive pay ($92,300-$166,850), benefits, training, flexibility, relocation aid. Diverse teams dedicated to customer success, community, sustainability. Outthink, outbuild, outpace—join the disruptors.
PDSTLINE | PowerDelivery. Original posting: December 11, 2025. U.S. positions open 3+ days.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
92,300 - 166,850 USD / yearly
92,300 - 166,850 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- PLS-CADD (Expert-level)intermediate
- POLEintermediate
- LPILE or FAD Toolsintermediate
- PLS TOWERintermediate
- Bentley MicroStationintermediate
- Bentley ProjectWiseintermediate
- Mathcadintermediate
- Autodesk AutoCADintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suiteintermediate
- NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC Standardsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering (experience)
- 8+ years in electric utility transmission systems design (experience)
- 2+ years leadership/mentorship/supervisory experience (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License or obtainable within 6 months (experience)
- Experience reviewing full transmission line designs (PLS-CADD models, foundations, plans) (experience)
- Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, ASCE codes, construction specs, procurement, schedules (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead engineer on HV/EHV overhead and underground transmission projects
- Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI standards to design voltage conversion, new capacity, and replacement projects
- Perform engineering analyses and prepare bidding documents, plans, specs, material procurement, construction docs
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
- Interface with clients, project teams, planning, environmental, permitting, and construction personnel
- Review PLS-CADD models, foundations, materials, plan/profiles, construction packages
Benefits
- general: Competitive benefit packages
- general: Complementary e-learning training
- general: Work-life flexibility (hybrid in Downtown Chicago)
- general: Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- general: External Referral Program
- general: Diverse, inclusive, ethical workplace
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