Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to serve as an engineer 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. Responsibilities include applying 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; performing engineering analyses; preparing bidding documents; drafting plans and specifications; preparing material procurement and construction documents; and working with a multi‑person Leidos team while interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Work Location: Ideally, the candidate will reside in the Greater Chicagoland area to work a hybrid schedule, or in the Greater Indianapolis or Columbus areas to work fully remote.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience 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 develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Strong teamwork and independent work skills.
• Proven communication skills with clients and project teams.
• Leadership experience and supervisory responsibilities (required for Senior and SME Level).
• Will occasionally work in client office and/or travel as required.
• Program expertise: PLS‑CADD and POLE, LPILE or FAD Tools, Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

• EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• GO95 certification.
• Program experience: PLS TOWER, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley ProjectWise, Mathcad, Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Construction Management and Support experience.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.