Principal Transmission Line Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a leader of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems for electric transmission line design projects.  The successful candidate must have a strong educational background in the design of electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground electric utility lines.  He/she will apply NESC, ASCE and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electric transmission projects, including new capacity projects as well as infrastructure replacement projects. Candidate will primarily function in a principal engineering role performing design reviews on a regular basis, developing junior staff members, and contributing to bids and proposal development.  Site-visits to client substation facilities are expected to be part of the work, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry related events. Experience in front-facing client operations such as lunch and learns, and kick-off meetings if preferred. Candidate must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget expectations.  This position will be a principal role in a growing design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

Required Education & Experience:
•    12+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
•    Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
•    P.E. License
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Experience with the following:

• PLS-CADD, POLE, and TOWER
• SAG10
• LPILE or FAD
• Microsoft Office suite

•    Willingness to travel, up to 10%

Desired Skills and Attributes:

•    Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

•    Project Management Professional certification
•    Knowledge of NESC code requirements, construction cost estimating, specification, material procurement processes, project schedule creation, and construction work packages.
•    Autodesk AutoCAD
•    Bentley MicroStation
•    Bentley ProjectWise
•    ESRI ArcGIS Programs
•    Microsoft SharePoint

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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