Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Job overview

Senior Transmission Line Engineer, remote, Alexandria, VA. Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. This role contributes to electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage overhead and underground systems. This role focuses on executing technical design and engineering tasks related to high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

What you'll do

• Contributing as key members of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission.
• Serving as key contributors on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country.
• Applying established NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects.
• Performing engineering analyses, preparing bidding documents, drafting plans and specifications, and preparing material procurement and construction documents.
• Focusing on independent execution of technical tasks using tools like PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE and contributing to the quality control process.
• Working with a multi-person Leidos team and supporting clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
• Executing technical design and engineering tasks related to high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and calculations under the guidance of Lead Engineers or Project Managers.
• Performing engineering analyses, including PLS-CADD modeling and structure loading calculations.
• Contributing to the team's continuous improvement goals by learning and applying new technical tools, AI, and automation platforms.
• Actively communicating and coordinating project progress with the Project Manager (PM) to ensure awareness of and adherence to project schedule and budget.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering

Experience

4+ years

Skills & competencies

senior transmission line engineer

leidos

alexandria va

united states

full-time

remote

engineering

transmission line

power grid

utility

pls-cadd

pls-pole

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.