Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos•Chicago, IL

3d•$92,300 - $166,850•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to manage a collaborative team delivering electric transmission line design projects for large and regional utilities. The role serves as Lead Engineer and Project Manager for overhead and underground transmission systems, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards to capital and maintenance projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. The engineer directs teams 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. Work may span project planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases. This senior leadership position includes client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation and change management, project execution, and business development. The successful candidate will set expectations and goals, manage direct reports’ performance, mentor and coach staff, delegate work, and foster a collaborative team culture. The role also manages project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality, and supports growth of the engineering team. The work environment is described as fast-paced and diverse, with flexible work hours and arrangements. The position may be based onsite at a Leidos or client office, and some periodic travel may be required. The ideal candidate is local to greater Chicagoland and works a hybrid or fully remote schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering is preferred.
At least 8 years of relevant electric utility transmission system 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 in a team environment and independently.
Outstanding communication skills to serve 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.
Working onsite at a Leidos or client office may be required, and periodic travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of staff supervision experience.
Master of Science 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).

Responsibilities

Direct multiple design teams working simultaneously on projects and programs for multiple clients.
Train, coach, mentor, and develop engineering staff.
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.
Foster creative problem-solving for complex client issues.
Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and automation to improve departmental processes and technical resources.
Delegate work, forecast and plan staff workload, and conduct recruiting activities to support growth goals.
Lead quality control for the execution team and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Liaise with clients to support business development and build long-term relationships.
Manage project portfolio health by tracking scope, schedules, and budgets, with support from the Project Management Office.
Lead and manage electric transmission line design projects for overhead and underground systems.
Direct engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, structure framing and hardware design, drafting, and preparation of bills of materials and procurement documents.