Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to manage a collaborative engineering team and serve as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on overhead and underground electric transmission line design projects for large and regional utilities. The role covers capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards. The engineer directs technical work that includes 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 has primary responsibilities in client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation and change, project execution, and new business capture. The position includes direct reports and an opportunity to develop a growing engineering team. The successful candidate sets expectations and goals, manages performance, coaches and mentors staff, delegates work, and builds a collaborative team culture. They also manage project portfolio health by tracking scope, schedules, and budgets, with support from Leidos’ Project Management Office. The position offers flexible work hours and arrangements. Working onsite at a Leidos or client office is possible, and some periodic travel may be required. The ideal candidate is local to the greater Chicagoland area 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.
Strong communication skills to serve as the primary contact for existing and prospective clients.
Business acumen and a record of understanding and meeting project performance metrics.
Ability and interest in developing staff through mentoring.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of staff supervision experience.
Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering.
TOWER EIT or 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 by training, coaching, and mentoring Leidos 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 scopes of work.
Promote creative problem solving for clients’ complex issues.
Drive continuous improvement by developing streamlined processes and tools, including through innovation and automation.
Delegate tasks, forecast and plan staff workloads, and conduct recruiting activities to support growth goals.
Drive quality control to ensure high-quality project deliverables.
Liaise with clients to support business development and build long-term relationships.
Manage project portfolio health by tracking project scope, schedules, and budgets.
Lead and manage engineering and project work for overhead and underground transmission line design projects.
Direct engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, structure framing and hardware design, plans and specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documents.