Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos•Colorado Springs, CO

14d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer who will manage a collaborative and dynamic team working in a fast- paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer and Project Manager on electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country as well as regional utilities. The candidate will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of all types of capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. Additionally, the candidate will direct a team of engineers that regularly perform engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, design structure framing and hardware assemblies, draft plans and specifications, and prepare bill of materials and procurement documents across project planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases. Successful candidate can expect a fast-paced, diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as a manager and peers who will encourage career development and growth! This is a senior leadership role with primary responsibilities in client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation/change, project execution, and new business capture for the teams’ full book of work. This position offers the successful candidate direct report responsibilities and the opportunity to further develop an already growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be able to communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision; manage the performance of direct reports; motivate, coach and mentor skilled professionals; and appropriately delegate project work. The candidate must be capable to manage collaboration and positive team culture to achieve successful results. Work Location: 100% REMOTE (must reside within the U.S., Mountain time zone is preferred).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering is preferred
8+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years of such experience with a Master's
Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently
Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and perspective clients
Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics
Working onsite in Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required
Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring

Nice To Haves

2+ years of supervising staff
Master's degree in Structural Engineering
Experience with TOWER
EIT or PE certification
Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus

Responsibilities

Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients
Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos’ engineering talent
Supervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process
Participate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Transmission Line Section
Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work including proposal creation and definition of scope of work
Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem solving for our clients’ most complex issues
Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation
Delegate tasks to staff, forecast and plan their future workload, and run recruiting activities to support aggressive growth goals
Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables
Liaise with clients to maximize affinity, facilitate business development growth, and foster long-term relationship building
Manage the health of project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from Leidos’ Project Management Office