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Open to candidates throughout the Lower Peninsula, Northern Indiana, and the Toledo, OH area.\nYou should minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.\nBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems\nExperience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages\nKnowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.\nDevelop project scopes, budgets, and proposals\nAbility to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently\nProven ability to communicate with clients and project teams\nWork in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required\nProgram Expertise:PLS-CADD and POLE\nLPILE or FAD Tools\nMicrosoft Office\n\nPreferred Experience:\nEIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License\nProgram Experience:Bentley MicroStation\nBentley ProjectWise\nMathcad\nAutodesk AutoCAD\n\nConstruction Management and Support\nWhy Leidos:\nAt Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.\nWe take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities, and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.\nWe value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.\nIf this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career; share your resume with us today!\nPDSTLINE\nPowerDelivery\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. 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