Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to lead a collaborative, fast-paced team delivering overhead and underground electric transmission line design projects for large and regional utilities. The role serves as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards. The team performs engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, structure framing and hardware design, preparation of plans and specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documents across planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases. This senior leadership role has responsibilities for client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation and change management, project execution, and new business capture. The engineer will manage direct reports, set clear expectations and goals, support performance and career development, coach and mentor staff, delegate work, and foster a positive team culture. The position is 100% remote for U.S. residents; the Mountain time zone is preferred. Working onsite in a Leidos or client office may be possible, and periodic travel may be required. Flexible work hours and arrangements are available.

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 and ability 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 passion to develop staff through mentoring.
Must reside within the United States.
Ability to travel periodically may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience supervising staff.
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
EIT or PE certification.
Experience with TOWER.
Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Responsibilities

Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing 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 proactively as a member of the Transmission Line Section leadership team.
Create responses to client RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, including proposals and scopes of work.
Promote creative problem-solving for clients’ complex issues.
Develop streamlined processes and tools that improve departmental technical resources through innovation and automation.
Delegate work, forecast and plan staff workloads, and support recruiting activities for growth goals.
Drive quality control to ensure high-quality project deliverables.
Liaise with clients to support business development and long-term relationships.
Manage project portfolio health by tracking scope, schedules, and budgets with support from the Project Management Office.
Serve as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on electric transmission line design projects.