Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos•Raleigh, NC

3d•Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to lead a collaborative team delivering electric overhead transmission line design projects for large and regional utilities. The role applies NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards to capital and maintenance projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. The engineer directs work including engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, structure framing and hardware design, plans and specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documents across planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases. This senior leadership role is responsible for client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation and change, project execution, and business capture. The Lead Engineer manages direct reports, sets expectations and goals, coaches and mentors professionals, delegates work, and fosters a positive, collaborative team culture. The role also directs multiple project teams, supports recruiting and workload planning, oversees quality control, and manages project portfolio health through scope, schedule, and budget tracking. The position is 100% remote for candidates residing in the southeastern United States; Florida is preferred. Working onsite at a Leidos or client office is possible, and periodic travel may be required. Leidos describes the work environment as fast-paced and diverse, with flexible work hours and work 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 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 key project performance metrics.
Ability and interest in developing staff through mentoring.
Must reside in the southeastern United States for the 100% remote arrangement.
Some periodic travel may be required; working onsite in a Leidos or client office is possible.

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 simultaneously as they execute 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 proactively as a member of the Transmission Line Section leadership team.
Prepare responses to client RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, including proposals and scope-of-work definitions.
Foster creative problem-solving for clients’ complex issues.
Promote continuous improvement by developing streamlined processes and tools, including innovation and automation that improve departmental technical resources.
Delegate tasks, forecast and plan future workloads, and conduct recruiting activities to support growth goals.
Drive quality control for execution teams and 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 electric transmission line design projects and direct engineering work including analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, structure framing and hardware design, plans and specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documents.