Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Transmission Line Engineer in Chicago, IL
Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our dynamic PowerDelivery team in downtown Chicago (hybrid work model). Dive into challenging electric transmission projects for major U.S. utilities, designing HV and EHV overhead/underground systems. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, this role offers relocation assistance and growth opportunities with a Top 10 ENR-ranked firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design of transmission lines using NESC, ASCE, ACI standards for voltage conversion, new capacity, and replacement projects.
- Conduct engineering analyses, develop PLS-CADD models, and review full designs including foundations and construction packages.
- Prepare bidding docs, plans, specs, material procurement, and construction documents.
- Scope projects, build budgets/proposals, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.
- Travel up to 10-15% as needed; client office work possible.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in civil/mechanical engineering + 4+ years transmission design experience.
- EIT certification; expert PLS-CADD/POLE proficiency; LPILE/FAD Tools experience.
- Strong NESC/ACI/AISC/ASCE knowledge; team communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- PE License; PLS TOWER, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Mathcad, AutoCAD.
- Construction management; GO95 standards.
Why Leidos?
Work with innovative solutions, diverse teams, and sustainable practices. Enjoy competitive pay ($73,450-$132,775), benefits, training, flexibility, and referrals. Leidos outpaces the status quo—join us to disrupt and deliver.
Apply today! U.S. positions; posting open at least 3 days from Dec 11, 2025.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
73,450 - 132,775 USD / yearly
73,450 - 132,775 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
- Foundation analysis (LPILE, FAD Tools)intermediate
- NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC standardsintermediate
- Transmission line design reviewintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suiteintermediate
- PLS TOWERintermediate
- Bentley MicroStationintermediate
- Bentley ProjectWiseintermediate
- Mathcadintermediate
- Autodesk AutoCADintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering (experience)
- 4+ years experience in electric utility transmission systems design (experience)
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (experience)
- Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, ASCE codes (experience)
- Experience reviewing PLS-CADD models, foundations, plans, profiles, construction packages (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License (Preferred) (experience)
- GO95 standards experience (Preferred for applicable regions) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground transmission systems
- Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI standards to engineering and design projects
- Perform engineering analyses for voltage conversion, new capacity, and infrastructure replacement
- Prepare bidding documents, plans, specifications, material procurement, and construction documents
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
- Interface with clients, project teams, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel
- Collaborate in team environment and work independently as needed
Benefits
- general: Competitive benefit packages
- general: Complementary e-learning training
- general: Work-life flexibility (hybrid schedule)
- general: Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- general: Exciting External Referral Program
- general: Diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace
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Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Transmission Line Engineer in Chicago, IL
Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our dynamic PowerDelivery team in downtown Chicago (hybrid work model). Dive into challenging electric transmission projects for major U.S. utilities, designing HV and EHV overhead/underground systems. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, this role offers relocation assistance and growth opportunities with a Top 10 ENR-ranked firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design of transmission lines using NESC, ASCE, ACI standards for voltage conversion, new capacity, and replacement projects.
- Conduct engineering analyses, develop PLS-CADD models, and review full designs including foundations and construction packages.
- Prepare bidding docs, plans, specs, material procurement, and construction documents.
- Scope projects, build budgets/proposals, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.
- Travel up to 10-15% as needed; client office work possible.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in civil/mechanical engineering + 4+ years transmission design experience.
- EIT certification; expert PLS-CADD/POLE proficiency; LPILE/FAD Tools experience.
- Strong NESC/ACI/AISC/ASCE knowledge; team communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- PE License; PLS TOWER, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Mathcad, AutoCAD.
- Construction management; GO95 standards.
Why Leidos?
Work with innovative solutions, diverse teams, and sustainable practices. Enjoy competitive pay ($73,450-$132,775), benefits, training, flexibility, and referrals. Leidos outpaces the status quo—join us to disrupt and deliver.
Apply today! U.S. positions; posting open at least 3 days from Dec 11, 2025.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
73,450 - 132,775 USD / yearly
73,450 - 132,775 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
- Foundation analysis (LPILE, FAD Tools)intermediate
- NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC standardsintermediate
- Transmission line design reviewintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suiteintermediate
- PLS TOWERintermediate
- Bentley MicroStationintermediate
- Bentley ProjectWiseintermediate
- Mathcadintermediate
- Autodesk AutoCADintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering (experience)
- 4+ years experience in electric utility transmission systems design (experience)
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (experience)
- Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, ASCE codes (experience)
- Experience reviewing PLS-CADD models, foundations, plans, profiles, construction packages (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License (Preferred) (experience)
- GO95 standards experience (Preferred for applicable regions) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground transmission systems
- Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI standards to engineering and design projects
- Perform engineering analyses for voltage conversion, new capacity, and infrastructure replacement
- Prepare bidding documents, plans, specifications, material procurement, and construction documents
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
- Interface with clients, project teams, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel
- Collaborate in team environment and work independently as needed
Benefits
- general: Competitive benefit packages
- general: Complementary e-learning training
- general: Work-life flexibility (hybrid schedule)
- general: Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- general: Exciting External Referral Program
- general: Diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace
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