Lead Transmission Line Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead design projects for electric transmission lines covering overhead systems ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.

• Implement relevant standards such as NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, among others.

• Manage multiple engineering design teams across various projects and programs.

• Supervise engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, structure framing, hardware assemblies, plans, specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documents.

• Develop, train, coach, and mentor engineering personnel.

• Oversee staff, authorize timesheets, and perform annual performance evaluations.

• Engage in the leadership team of the Transmission Line Section.

• Generate responses for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, along with proposals and scopes of work.

• Enhance departmental processes and technical tools through innovative approaches and automation.

• Assign tasks, predict workloads, and assist in recruitment efforts.

• Ensure quality control for deliverables produced by the execution team.

• Cultivate client relationships and aid in business development efforts.

• Oversee the scope, schedules, and budgets of the project portfolio.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; preference for Civil Engineering.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in electric utility transmission system design with a Bachelor's degree, or at least 6 years with a Master's degree.

• Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.

• Capability to function effectively in both team settings and independently.

• Exceptional communication skills to act as the primary contact for clients.

• Strong business sense and ability to achieve key project performance indicators.

• Commitment and enthusiasm for staff development through mentoring.

• Must be located in the southeastern U.S.; Florida is preferred.

• Possibility of working onsite at a Leidos or client office.

• Occasional travel may be necessary.

• Preferred experience includes 2 or more years in a supervisory role.

• A Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.

• Experience with TOWER is an advantage.

• PE certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and GIS is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements.

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Benefits coverage for employees and their families.

• Option for remote work arrangements.