Senior & Lead Transmission Line Engineers

Leidos•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking Senior & Lead Transmission Line Engineers (multiple positions) who will work as members of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The successful candidates will serve as Engineers on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country. They will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects. Additionally, they will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
Mid - Senior Level: a minimum of four (4) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
Lead Level: a minimum of eight (8) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
Lead Level: a minimum of two (2) + years of demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience over project teams and/or junior staff.
Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
Expert-level proficiency in PLS-CADD and experience with POLE.
Experience with foundation analysis software such as LPILE or FAD Tools.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Experience with GO95 standards (if working in applicable regions).
Experience with Construction Management and Support.
Program Experience: PLS TOWER
Bentley MicroStation
Bentley ProjectWise
Mathcad
Autodesk AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Serve as Engineers on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems.
Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects.
Perform engineering analyses.
Prepare bidding documents.
Draft plans and specifications.
Prepare material procurement and construction documents.
Work with a multi-person Leidos team.
Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience over project teams and/or junior staff (Lead Level).
Review full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
Work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently.
Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.