Manager of Transmission Line Engineering
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Manager of Transmission Line Engineering to supervise and lead a collaborative team delivering high-voltage electric transmission line design projects for large and regional utilities. The role covers overhead and underground systems and capital and maintenance projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 765 kV, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards. The manager will lead and develop an engineering team with direct reports while managing client relations, proposal development, scope creation, and project management. The role also involves supporting the team and independently performing engineering analyses, preparing bidding documents, plans, specifications, material procurement documents, and construction documents. The manager will collaborate with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management teams, and contribute to the use of AI, automation, and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and improve design efficiency. This is a hybrid position based in downtown Chicago, with potential for fully remote work for the right candidate. Working onsite at a Leidos or client office is possible, and periodic travel may be required. Flexible work hours and work arrangements are available. Relocation assistance is offered to candidates able to relocate within commuting distance of Chicago.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 12 years of relevant experience designing high-voltage electric utility transmission systems.
- Professional Engineering registration in at least one U.S. state or equivalent.
- Experience with PLS-CADD, POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE and/or FAD, and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Ability to manage collaboration and conflict resolution.
- Ability to understand project performance metrics and identify potential risks and opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of staff supervision experience.
- Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering.
- 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 project performance metrics.
- Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.
- Ability to work onsite in a Leidos or client office; periodic travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead high-voltage overhead and underground transmission line design projects.
- Manage, coach, mentor, motivate, and develop direct reports; delegate project work and manage employee performance.
- Set clear expectations, goals, and vision for the team.
- Manage collaboration and resolve conflicts to achieve successful results.
- Perform and support engineering analyses and prepare bidding documents, plans, specifications, and material procurement and construction documents.
- Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards to capital and maintenance projects.
- Manage client relations, proposal development, scope creation, and project management.
- Work collaboratively with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management teams.
- Monitor project performance metrics and identify risks and opportunities to add value.
- Support the application of AI, automation, and digital design platforms to improve design efficiency and grid modernization.
- Practice behaviors that support diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
- Career advancement and growth opportunities.
- Mentoring and formal and informal project management training.
- Assistance with obtaining relevant certifications.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Work-life balance and flexibility.
- Complementary e-learning training.
- External Referral Program.
- Relocation assistance for candidates relocating within commuting distance of Chicago.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
