Associate Transmission Line Engineer
About The Position
Leidos is seeking an Associate Transmission Line Engineer to join their team. This role involves providing technical and project support for high voltage transmission line projects, low voltage distribution projects, and other assigned tasks. The engineer will be responsible for design and planning efforts related to power transmission and distribution physical facilities, including preparing drawings, specifications, and reports. They will also prepare or review structure loading drawings, environmental permitting drawings, right-of-way support drawings, transmission line hardware and structure assembly drawings, material and equipment specifications, line design parameters, and line routing. Additionally, the role involves preparing project budgets, schedules, and estimates, performing analyses for large scale transmission and distribution (T&D) projects, and providing construction monitoring and field technical support. Responsibilities also include structural design and load tree development, foundation design, permitting, detail drawing development, material development, and construction package development. The successful candidate will periodically interface with clients and assist Project Managers.
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required
- 0-2 years experience with specific transmission and distribution (“T&D”) projects
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills required
- Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites
- Detail oriented
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (“EIT”) professional certification preferred
- Course studies in power delivery systems preferred
- Course studies in project management preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and project support for high voltage transmission line projects, low voltage distribution projects, and other tasks, as assigned.
- Responsible for design and planning efforts related to power transmission and distribution physical facilities.
- Preparation of drawings, specifications, and reports to define the scope of work associated with the construction of power transmission and distribution lines.
- Prepare or review structure loading drawings, environmental permitting drawings, right-of-way support drawings, transmission line hardware and structure assembly drawings, material and equipment specifications, line design parameters, and line routing.
- Prepare project budgets, schedules, and estimates.
- Perform analyses in association with large scale transmission and distribution (“T&D”) projects.
- Provide construction monitoring and field technical support for power transmission and distribution projects.
- Design of transmission line systems, structural design and load tree development, drilled pier and direct embedded foundation design, permitting, detail drawing development, material development, construction package development, etc.
- Periodically interface with clients.
- Provide assistance to Project Managers.
Benefits
- Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
- Professional Engineer License (PE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
- Leadership Opportunities
- Mentorship & Training Opportunities
- Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team
- NESC expertise
- Interface with local clients
- Electrical Power Calculations
- Interactions with other disciplines(Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
- Strategic Development
- Expanding a Portfolio of Business
- Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide
- Fortune 500 company benefits
- World-class employer benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
