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# Lead Transmission Line Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, MicroStation, ProjectWise, LPILE Software, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88254050/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
 * Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
 * Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
 * Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
 * Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently
 * Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
 * Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
 * Program Expertise:
 + PLS-CADD and POLE
 + LPILE or FAD Tools
 + Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

 * EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License
 * Program Experience:
 + Bentley MicroStation
 + Bentley ProjectWise
 + Mathcad
 + Autodesk AutoCAD
 * Construction Management and Support

## Description

We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems in electric transmission.

The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) overhead and underground systems, from 46kV to 345 kV levels, supporting a major electric utility.

This person will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of overhead systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects. Additionally, he/she will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.


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