Lead Transmission Line Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee collaborative teams focused on transmission line engineering

• Act as the Lead Engineer and Project Manager for both overhead and underground electric transmission line design initiatives, ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV

• Implement NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other relevant standards

• Manage engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structural loading computations, as well as structure framing and hardware assembly design

• Supervise the development of plans, specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documentation

• Direct activities across planning, engineering, environmental considerations, permitting, and construction management stages

• Handle client relationships, staff performance, proposal generation, scope definition and adjustments, project execution, and new business acquisition

• Lead multiple design teams and foster the development of engineering staff through training, coaching, and mentoring

• Oversee staff management, approve timesheets, and conduct annual performance evaluations

• Engage in the leadership team for the Transmission Line Section

• Prepare responses for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs while defining scopes of work

• Encourage process enhancements, innovation, and automation

• Assign tasks, anticipate workloads, and assist with recruitment efforts

• Ensure quality control for execution teams and deliverables

• Manage the project portfolio in terms of scope, timelines, budgets, and overall project health alongside the Project Management Office

• Collaborate with clients to foster business development and maintain long-term relationships

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 8+ years of pertinent experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's degree

• Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE

• Capability to work efficiently within a team setting as well as independently

• Exceptional communication skills for acting as the primary contact for clients

• Business insight and comprehension of project performance metrics

• Passion and ability to mentor and develop staff

• Possibility of working onsite at Leidos or client locations

• Occasional travel may be necessary

• 2+ years of supervisory experience is preferred

• A Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred

• EIT or PE certification is preferred

• Experience with TOWER is a plus

• Familiarity with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and GIS is advantageous

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements

• Opportunities for career development and advancement

• Mentorship and coaching opportunities

• Benefits typical of a Fortune 500 company

• Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

• Options for remote work arrangements