Lead Transmission Line Engineer
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to manage a collaborative engineering team and lead electric transmission line design projects for large and regional utilities. The role applies NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards to overhead transmission capital and maintenance projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. The lead directs engineers performing engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, structure framing and hardware design, plan and specification drafting, and preparation of bills of materials and procurement documents across planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases. This senior leadership role includes client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation and change management, project execution, and new business capture. The successful candidate sets expectations and goals, manages direct-report performance, coaches and mentors staff, delegates project work, and fosters a collaborative, positive team culture. The position also leads multiple design teams and projects, supports growth and recruiting, oversees quality control, and manages project scope, schedules, budgets, and portfolio health. The position is 100% remote for candidates residing in the southeastern United States; Florida is preferred. Working onsite in a Leidos or client office is possible, and periodic travel may be required. Leidos describes the environment as fast-paced and diverse, with flexible work hours and arrangements and opportunities for career development and growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering is preferred.
- At least 8 years of relevant electric utility transmission systems design experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 6 years with a master’s degree.
- Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
- Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
- Strong communication skills and a track record of serving as the primary point of contact for existing and prospective clients.
- Business acumen and a record of understanding and meeting project performance metrics.
- Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.
- Must reside in the southeastern United States for the 100% remote work arrangement; Florida is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of staff supervision experience.
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
- Experience with TOWER.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Responsibilities
- Direct multiple design teams working on projects and programs for multiple clients.
- Develop engineers through training, coaching, mentoring, and nurturing engineering talent.
- Supervise staff, approve timesheets, and conduct the annual performance review process.
- Participate as a member of the Transmission Line Section leadership team.
- Prepare responses to client RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, including proposals and scopes of work.
- Promote creative problem-solving for complex client issues.
- Improve departmental technical resources and processes through streamlined tools, innovation, and automation.
- Delegate work, forecast and plan staff workloads, and conduct recruiting activities to support growth goals.
- Lead quality control to ensure high-quality project deliverables.
- Build and maintain client relationships, support business development, and foster long-term client relationships.
- Manage project portfolio health by tracking scope, schedules, and budgets with support from the Project Management Office.
- Lead electric transmission line design projects and direct engineering analyses, modeling, calculations, design, and preparation of project documents.
Benefits
- Leidos Life program intended to help employees balance work and life.
- Flexible work hours and work arrangements.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Benefits offered by a Fortune 500 employer; specific benefit plans are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
