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Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.\nGet familiar with Leidos Life, our radical program for employees to balance work & life.\nJob Description\nWe 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 on electric transmission line design projects of overhead 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nSuccessful 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!\nThis 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 of managing collaboration and positive team culture to achieve successful results.\nWork Location: 100% REMOTE (must reside within the southeast of U.S., Florida is preferred).\nJob Functions\n· Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients\n· Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos’ engineering talent\n· Supervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process\n· Participate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Transmission Line Section\n· Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work including proposal creation and definition of scope of work\n· Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem solving for our clients’ most complex issues\n· Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation\n· Delegate tasks to staff, forecast and plan their future workload, and run recruiting activities to support aggressive growth goals\n· Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables\n· Liaise with clients to maximize affinity, facilitate business development growth, and foster long-term relationship building\n· Manage the health of project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from Leidos’ Project Management Office\nRequired Education & Experience:\n· Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering is preferred\n· 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\n· Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE\n· Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently\n· Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and perspective clients\n· Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics\n· Working onsite in Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required\n· Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring\nDesired Experience:\n· 2+ years of supervising staff\n· Master's degree in Structural Engineering\n· Experience with TOWER\n· PE certification\n· Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus\nNo two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.\nProtect yourself and your family, with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”.\nPowerDelivery\nPDSTLINE\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. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 15, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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