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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Transmission Line Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, AutoCAD, Mathcad, MicroStation, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** June 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/co/denver/336792c5-d336-4c88-b255-eaad2e1d8f62 ## About the Role Mathcad Coaching Teamwork Equities Leadership Innovation Procurement Forecasting Market Data Communication Quality Control Ancient History Project Planning Staff Management Electric Utility Bill Of Materials, This is a senior leadership role with primary responsibilities in client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation/change, project execution, and new business capture for the teams' full book of work. This position offers the successful candidate direct report responsibilities and the opportunity to further develop an already growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be able to communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision; manage the performance of direct reports; motivate, coach and mentor skilled professionals; and appropriately delegate project work. The candidate must be capable to manage collaboration and positive team culture to achieve successful results. Work Location: 100% REMOTE (must reside within the U.S., Mountain time zone is preferred)., * Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering is preferred * 8+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years of such experience with a Master's * Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE * Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently * 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 Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required * Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring Desired Experience: * 2+ years of supervising staff * Master's degree in Structural Engineering * Experience with TOWER * EIT or PE certification * Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus ## Description Growth Mindedness Performance Review Project Management Project Performance Business Development Request For Proposal Proposal Development Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Project Implementation Construction Management Creative Problem Solving Environmental Permitting PLS-CADD (Design Software) Request For Quotation (RFQ) Electric Power Transmission Project Portfolio Management Ethical Standards And Conduct Continuous Improvement Process Geographic Information Systems National Electrical Safety Code MicroStation (CAD Design Software), We are seeking a Lead 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 Lead Engineer and Project Manager on 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 500 kV. Additionally, the candidate will direct a team of engineers that regularly perform engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, design structure framing and hardware assemblies, draft plans and specifications, and prepare bill of materials and procurement documents across project planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases. Successful candidate can expect a fast-paced, diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as a manager and peers who will encourage career development and growth!, * Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients * Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos' engineering talent * Supervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process * Participate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Transmission Line Section * Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work including proposal creation and definition of scope of work * Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem solving for our clients' most complex issues * Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation * Delegate tasks to staff, forecast and plan their future workload, and run recruiting activities to support aggressive growth goals * Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables * Liaise with clients to maximize affinity, facilitate business development growth, and foster long-term relationship building * Manage the health of project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from Leidos' Project Management Office, Related Jobs Lead Transmission Line Engineer Leidos Denver, CO*Remote AutoCAD Mathcad Coaching Teamwork Equities Leadership Innovation Procurement Forecasting Market Data Communication Quality Control Ancient History Project Planning Staff Management Electric Utility Bill Of Materials Civil Engineering Growth Mindedness Performance Review Project Management Project Performance Business Development Request For Proposal Proposal Development Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Project Implementation Construction Management Creative Problem Solving Environmental Permitting PLS-CADD (Design Software) Request For Quotation (RFQ) Electric Power Transmission Project Portfolio Management Ethical Standards And Conduct Continuous Improvement Process Geographic Information Systems National Electrical Safety Code MicroStation (CAD Design Software) +0 Google Project Management Senior & Lead Transmission Line Engineers Leidos Denver, CO*Remote Voltage Teamwork Equities Leadership Mentorship Innovation Supervision Procurement Market Data Construction High Voltage Communication Microsoft Excel Ancient History Project Planning Electric Utility Project Schedules Bidding Documents Microsoft PowerPoint Engineer in Training Mechanical Engineering Construction Management Environmental Permitting PLS-CADD (Design Software) Electric Power Transmission Ethical Standards And Conduct National Electrical Safety Code Professional Engineer (PE) License +0 Transmission Line Engineer Leidos Denver, CO*On-Site Writing AutoCAD Voltage Mathcad Teamwork Equities Procurement Market Data Construction High Voltage Communication Ancient History Project Planning Electric Utility Bidding Documents Construction Management Environmental Permitting PLS-CADD (Design Software) Electric Power Transmission Ethical Standards And Conduct Geographic Information Systems National Electrical Safety Code MicroStation (CAD Design Software) ## Related Videos - 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