[Hiring] Principal Transmission Line Engineer @Leidos

Role Description

Leidos is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to work part-time (29 hours or less) who will be 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 is 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.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or 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%

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (desired)
• Project Management Professional certification (desired)
• Knowledge of NESC code requirements, construction cost estimating, specification, material procurement processes, project schedule creation, and construction work packages (desired)
• Autodesk AutoCAD (desired)
• Bentley MicroStation (desired)
• Bentley ProjectWise (desired)
• ESRI ArcGIS Programs (desired)
• Microsoft SharePoint (desired)

Benefits

• Competitive benefit packages
• Complementary e-learning training
• Work-life flexibility
• Exciting External Referral Program
• Diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace