Senior Transmission Line Engineer
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team solving electric transmission challenges. The engineer will work on electric transmission line design projects for a major electric utility, covering high-voltage overhead and underground systems from 46 kV to 345 kV. The role applies NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards to overhead-system engineering and design, voltage conversion projects, new-capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects. Work includes engineering analyses; preparing bidding documents, plans, specifications, material procurement documents, and construction documents; and coordinating with a multi-person Leidos team and client, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel. The position is 100% remote, ideally based in the greater Chicagoland area. Qualified candidates located anywhere in the United States will be considered. Work in a client office and/or periodic travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- At least four years of prior relevant experience designing electric utility transmission systems.
- Experience reviewing full transmission line designs, including PLS-CADD models, foundations, materials, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
- Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement processes; project schedules; and construction work packages.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
- Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.
- Expertise with PLS-CADD and POLE.
- Expertise with LPILE or FAD Tools.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with Bentley MicroStation.
- Experience with Bentley ProjectWise.
- Experience with Mathcad.
- Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD.
- Construction management and support experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage overhead and underground systems from 46 kV to 345 kV.
- Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of overhead systems.
- Support voltage conversion, new-capacity, and infrastructure replacement projects.
- Perform engineering analyses.
- Prepare bidding documents, plans, specifications, and material procurement and construction documents.
- Review full transmission line designs, including PLS-CADD models, foundations, materials, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
- Coordinate with the project team and interface with clients and project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
Benefits
- Career advancement and growth opportunities.
- Mentoring and formal and informal project management training.
- Assistance obtaining pertinent certifications.
- Work-life balance and work-life flexibility.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Complementary e-learning training.
- External Referral Program.
- Diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
