Description
nTransmission Line Engineer (Mid, Senior, & Lead Levels)
nLocations: North Region (Hybrid & Remote options available)
nThe Opportunity
nJoin a premier team solving the complex puzzles of the modern power grid. As a Transmission Line Engineer, you won’t just be drafting; you’ll be designing the backbone of the nation's energy infrastructure. From high-voltage (HV) to extra-high-voltage (EHV) systems, you will lead projects that increase capacity, integrate renewable energy, and harden the grid against the elements.
nYour Impact
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Design Excellence: Engineer overhead and underground systems using PLS-CADD, ensuring compliance with NESC, ASCE, and ACI standards.
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End-to-End Ownership: Move projects from conceptual routing and engineering analysis to material procurement and construction-ready packages.
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Innovation: Apply advanced modeling (PLS-TOWER, LPILE, FAD) to solve site-specific challenges, from complex foundation designs to intricate voltage conversions.
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Leadership: (For Senior/Lead roles) Mentor junior engineers, manage client interfaces, and steer multi-disciplinary teams toward successful project delivery.
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Who You Are
nYou are a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Whether you are a rising Mid-level engineer or a seasoned Lead, you bring a technical eye for detail and a passion for power delivery.
nCore Requirements
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
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Software Proficiency: Expert-level or working knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE .
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Standards: Working knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes.
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Communication: Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear project scopes and client presentations.
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Level-Specific Qualifications
nMid-Level
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- 2+ Years, EIT preferred, Team contributor, Design & Analysis n
Senior-Level
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- 4+ Years, PE preferred, Supervisory experience, Full review & QC n
Lead-Level
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- 8+ Years, PE license required, Strategic oversight & Mentorship, Budgeting, Proposals & Strategy n
Bonus Points For:
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Experience with LPILE, FAD Tools, Mathcad, or AutoCAD .
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Hands-on Construction Management or Field Support experience.
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Why Join Us?
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Stability & Reputation: Work for a company recognized as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies."
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Growth: We offer complementary e-learning, clear mobility paths, and a robust External Referral Program.
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Flexibility: We value work-life balance with hybrid schedules and potential remote options for the right candidate.
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Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive workplace where your technical expertise is respected and rewarded.
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Grow your career with Leidos. Connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
nAt Leidos, we invest in our people. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work options, ongoing professional development through complimentary e-learning, and an engaging Referral Program designed to reward collaboration.
nOur commitment to integrity and inclusion defines who we are.
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nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
nOriginal Posting:
nFebruary 23, 2026
nFor U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
nPay Range:
nPay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
nThe Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
nAbout Leidos
nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .
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nAll 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.
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