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Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos
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LOCATION

United States · Remote

EXPERIENCE

2+ Years

TYPE

FullTime

SALARY

$59.15K - $106.93K /year

SKILLS REQUIRED

Transmission Line DesignElectrical EngineeringFoundation DesignStructural AnalysisPLS-CADDPLS-TOWER

Job description

Overview

Design overhead and underground high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) electric utility transmission systems, taking projects from conceptual routing through construction-ready packages.

What you'll do

  • Engineer overhead and underground systems using PLS-CADD, ensuring compliance with NESC, ASCE, and ACI standards.
  • Move projects from conceptual routing and engineering analysis to material procurement and construction-ready packages.
  • Apply advanced modeling (PLS-TOWER, LPILE, FAD) to solve site-specific challenges, including complex foundation designs and intricate voltage conversions.
  • Mentor junior engineers, manage client interfaces, and steer multi-disciplinary teams toward successful project delivery (for Senior/Lead roles).

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
  • Expert-level or working knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
  • Working knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes.
  • Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear project scopes and client presentations.
  • 2+ years of experience.
  • Team contributor.
  • Design & Analysis experience.

Nice to have

  • EIT preferred.
  • Experience with LPILE, FAD Tools, Mathcad, or AutoCAD.
  • Hands-on Construction Management or Field Support experience.
  • Familiarity with Bentley ProjectWise.

Details

  • 100% remote; candidate must reside in the U.S.
  • Hybrid schedules and potential remote options are mentioned in the posting.

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Transmission Line Engineer