Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Transmission Line Engineer at Leidos
Join Leidos as a Lead Transmission Line Engineer in Seattle, WA, managing dynamic teams on high-voltage electric transmission projects for major utilities. Serve as Lead Engineer and Technical Project Manager for overhead and underground systems from 34.5 kV to 765 kV, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct teams in PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading, foundation design (MFAD/LPILE), framing, hardware, plans, specs, and BOMs across all project phases.
- Lead client relations, staff management, proposals, scope changes, execution, and business capture.
- Supervise timesheets, performance reviews, recruiting, and workload planning for growth.
- Drive quality control, AI/automation innovations, and process improvements for grid modernization.
- Liaise with clients to build long-term relationships and ensure portfolio success.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (Civil preferred); 8+ years experience (6+ with Master’s).
- Expertise in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE; EIT certification.
- Strong team collaboration, independent work, client communication, business acumen, and mentoring passion.
Favorable Qualifications
- 2+ years supervising staff; Master’s in Structural Engineering.
- TOWER experience; P.E. or eligible within 6 months.
- LPILE/FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD/MicroStation, GIS.
Enjoy a fast-paced environment, flexible hours, career growth, and innovation in digital design. Ideally located in Seattle, WA or Portland, OR; onsite work possible with travel.
Locations
- Seattle, Washington, 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-CADDintermediate
- PLS-POLEintermediate
- Transmission Line Designintermediate
- Team Leadershipintermediate
- Project Managementintermediate
- NESC/ASCE Standardsintermediate
- LPILE/MFADintermediate
- TOWERintermediate
- AutoCAD/MicroStationintermediate
- GISintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (Civil preferred) (experience)
- 8+ years experience in electric utility transmission systems design (6+ with Master’s) (experience)
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certification (experience)
- Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE (experience)
- Track record of client communication and business acumen (experience)
- Ability to work onsite in Seattle/Portland with periodic travel (experience)
- Passion for staff mentoring and development (experience)
Responsibilities
- Direct multiple design teams on transmission projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV
- Develop and supervise engineering staff through training, coaching, and performance reviews
- Create proposals and respond to RFPs/RFIs/RQFs for new business
- Drive quality control, innovation with AI/automation, and process improvements
- Manage client relations, portfolio health, scope/schedule/budget, and team workload forecasting
Benefits
- general: Fast-paced diverse work environment
- general: Flexible work hours and arrangements
- general: Career development and growth opportunities
- general: Mentoring from manager and peers
- general: Involvement in AI, automation, and digital design platforms
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Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Transmission Line Engineer at Leidos
Join Leidos as a Lead Transmission Line Engineer in Seattle, WA, managing dynamic teams on high-voltage electric transmission projects for major utilities. Serve as Lead Engineer and Technical Project Manager for overhead and underground systems from 34.5 kV to 765 kV, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct teams in PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading, foundation design (MFAD/LPILE), framing, hardware, plans, specs, and BOMs across all project phases.
- Lead client relations, staff management, proposals, scope changes, execution, and business capture.
- Supervise timesheets, performance reviews, recruiting, and workload planning for growth.
- Drive quality control, AI/automation innovations, and process improvements for grid modernization.
- Liaise with clients to build long-term relationships and ensure portfolio success.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (Civil preferred); 8+ years experience (6+ with Master’s).
- Expertise in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE; EIT certification.
- Strong team collaboration, independent work, client communication, business acumen, and mentoring passion.
Favorable Qualifications
- 2+ years supervising staff; Master’s in Structural Engineering.
- TOWER experience; P.E. or eligible within 6 months.
- LPILE/FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD/MicroStation, GIS.
Enjoy a fast-paced environment, flexible hours, career growth, and innovation in digital design. Ideally located in Seattle, WA or Portland, OR; onsite work possible with travel.
Locations
- Seattle, Washington, 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-CADDintermediate
- PLS-POLEintermediate
- Transmission Line Designintermediate
- Team Leadershipintermediate
- Project Managementintermediate
- NESC/ASCE Standardsintermediate
- LPILE/MFADintermediate
- TOWERintermediate
- AutoCAD/MicroStationintermediate
- GISintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (Civil preferred) (experience)
- 8+ years experience in electric utility transmission systems design (6+ with Master’s) (experience)
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certification (experience)
- Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE (experience)
- Track record of client communication and business acumen (experience)
- Ability to work onsite in Seattle/Portland with periodic travel (experience)
- Passion for staff mentoring and development (experience)
Responsibilities
- Direct multiple design teams on transmission projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV
- Develop and supervise engineering staff through training, coaching, and performance reviews
- Create proposals and respond to RFPs/RFIs/RQFs for new business
- Drive quality control, innovation with AI/automation, and process improvements
- Manage client relations, portfolio health, scope/schedule/budget, and team workload forecasting
Benefits
- general: Fast-paced diverse work environment
- general: Flexible work hours and arrangements
- general: Career development and growth opportunities
- general: Mentoring from manager and peers
- general: Involvement in AI, automation, and digital design platforms
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