Senior Transmission Line Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team working in a fast paced environment solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission.

The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country.

This person will apply 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. 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.

Work Location : Ideally candidate will reside in the Greater Chicagoland area to work a hybrid schedule or either in the Greater Indianapolis or Columbus areas to work fully remote.

You should minimally meet the knowledge skills and abilities listed below.

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) 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
• Must have leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME Level)
• Work in client office is a possibility and / or periodic travel may be required
• Program Expertise :

PLS-CADD and POLE

Preferred Experience :

PLS TOWER

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At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 24 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $72150.00 - $130425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Electrical Design,Installation Maintenance Repair,Large Account Management,Learning Development,Corporate Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 72150 - 130425