Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Overview

Senior Transmission Line Engineer serving as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) overhead and underground systems, from 46kV to 345 kV levels, supporting a major electric utility.

What you'll do

• Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of overhead systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects.
• Perform engineering analyses.
• Prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents.
• Work with a multi-person Leidos team and interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently.
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.
• Program expertise: PLS-CADD and POLE LPILE or FAD tools; Microsoft Office.

Nice to have

• EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Program experience: Bentley MicroStation; Bentley ProjectWise; Mathcad; Autodesk AutoCAD; Construction Management and Support.

Details

• Work location: 100% remote, ideally based in the greater Chicagoland area. All qualified candidates located in the U.S. will be considered.
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required.
• Pay range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00.