Senior Manager – Transmission Line Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead a collaborative team focused on electric transmission engineering initiatives.

• Act as Supervisor and Engineering Lead for the design of high-voltage overhead and underground transmission lines.

• Utilize NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other relevant standards for capital and maintenance projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 765 kV.

• Conduct and supervise engineering analyses.

• Create bidding documents, plans, specifications, material procurement documents, and construction documentation.

• Work in conjunction with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management teams.

• Build and develop an engineering team while overseeing direct reports.

• Handle client relations, proposal development, scope definition, and project management.

• Clearly communicate expectations, goals, and vision; manage the performance of direct reports.

• Inspire, coach, mentor, and assign tasks to a team of skilled professionals.

• Oversee collaboration and resolve conflicts effectively.

• Identify risks and opportunities through project performance metrics.

• Employ AI, automation, and digital design platforms to enhance grid modernization and design efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

• 12+ years of relevant experience in designing high-voltage electric utility transmission systems.

• Professional Engineering Registration in at least one U.S. state or equivalent.

• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, and/or FAD.

• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.

• Capability to work effectively both in a team setting and independently.

• Experience managing collaboration and resolving conflicts.

• Preferred experience of five or more years in a supervisory role.

• An M.S. degree in Structural Engineering is advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills for primary client interaction.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of project performance metrics.

• Enthusiasm and ability to develop staff through mentoring.

• Some travel may be necessary.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.

• Career advancement possibilities.

• Continuous improvement through mentoring.

• Formal and informal training in project management.

• Support in obtaining relevant certifications.

• Strong work/life balance.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Health and wellness programs.

• Income protection.

• Paid leave.

• Retirement plans.

• Complimentary e-learning training.

• Work-life flexibility.

• External referral program.

• A diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace.