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# Manager of Transmission Line Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Baytown, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,350.0 - $210,325.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Outlook, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, R (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, LPILE Software
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/tx/houston/6d38b84e-589d-45eb-aa7a-2c7c8c861815

## About the Role

Equities
Automation
Mentorship
Innovation
Procurement
Market Data
Registration
Construction
High Voltage
Communication
Digital Design
Business Acumen
Ancient History
Microsoft Office
Project Planning
Business Metrics
Electric Utility
Bidding Documents
Project Management
Performance Metric
Conflict Resolution
Project Performance
Proposal Development
Mechanical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Construction Management
Environmental Permitting
PLS-CADD (Design Software)
Electric Power Transmission
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Continuous Improvement Process
National Electrical Safety Code, * Bachelor's degree in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with twelve plus (12+) years of relevant experience in the design of high voltage electric utility transmission systems.

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

 * Experience with the following: PLS-CADD, POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE and/or FAD, and Microsoft Office suite.

 * Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently.

Favorable If You Have:

 * Five plus (5+) years of supervising staff.
 * M.S. degree in Structural Engineering.
 * Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and perspective clients.
 * Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics.
 * Working onsite in a Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required.
 * Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring., Team Motivation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Performance Review
Influencing Skills
Technical Services
Business Operations
Advanced Mathematics
Organizational Skills
Preventive Maintenance
Intellectual Curiosity
Commercial Real Estate
Artificial Intelligence
Training And Development
R (Programming Language)
Influencing Without Authority
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
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Manager of Transmission Line Engineering
Leidos

Houston, TX*Remote

Teamwork
Equities
Automation
Mentorship
Innovation
Procurement
Market Data
Registration
Construction
High Voltage
Communication
Digital Design
Business Acumen
Ancient History
Microsoft Office
Project Planning
Business Metrics
Electric Utility
Bidding Documents
Project Management
Performance Metric
Conflict Resolution
Project Performance
Proposal Development
Mechanical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Construction Management
Environmental Permitting
PLS-CADD (Design Software)
Electric Power Transmission
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Continuous Improvement Process
National Electrical Safety Code

## Description

We are seeking a Manager of Transmission Line Engineer who will manage a collaborative and dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as a Supervisor and Engineering Lead on high voltage electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country as well as regional utilities. The candidate will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of all types of capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV.

Additionally, you will assist the team, as well as independently perform: engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, plans, and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. In this collaborative environment, you will be working alongside project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management. The position provides the opportunity for you to develop an engineering team with direct report responsibilities. While also being accountable for managing client relations, proposal development, scope creation, and project management.

The successful candidate can expect a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as a manager and peers who will encourage career development and growth! In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in applying AI, automation, and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and increase design efficiency.

Location: This position is 100% REMOTE; preference is for candidate to reside in Texas but all candidates residing anywhere in the U.S. will be considered.

The Challenge:

 * Convey clear expectations, goals, and vision.
 * Manage the performance of direct reports.
 * Motivate, coach, and mentor skilled professionals and delegate project work.
 * Capable to manage collaboration and conflict resolution to achieve successful results.
 * Practice behaviors supporting diversity and inclusion.
 * Display good business acumen and an understanding of project performance metrics.
 * Through understanding performance metrics, must be able to identify potential risks and opportunities to add value.


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