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The successful candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer and Technical Project Manager on high voltage 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 765 kV.\nAdditionally, the candidate will direct a team of engineers that regularly perform engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, foundation design using MFAD and/or LPILE, 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.\nThe successful candidate can expect a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as a manager and peers who will encourage career development and growth! In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in applying AI, automation, and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and increase design efficiency.\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 team’s full book of work. 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 a positive team culture to achieve successful results.\nLocation: This position is a hybrid work position with the potential for remote work for the right candidate located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.\nThe Challenge:\nDirect multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients.\nDevelop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos’ engineering talent.\nSupervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process.\nParticipate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Transmission Line Section.\nCreate responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work, including proposal creation and definition of scope of work.\nPossess a growth mindset to foster creative problem solving for our clients’ most complex issues.\nPromote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation.\nDelegate tasks to staff, forecast and plan their future workload, and run recruiting activities to support aggressive growth goals.\nDrive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables.\nLiaise with clients to maximize affinity, facilitate business development growth, and foster long-term relationship building.\nManage portfolio health by leveraging Project Managers to independently drive and monitor scope, schedule, and budget. Accountability for schedule compliance requires high awareness and support from assigned Lead Engineers.\nWhat Sets You Apart (Required):\nBachelor’s degree in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with eight plus (8+) years of relevant experience in the design of high voltage electric utility transmission systems.\nExpertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.\nEngineer In Training (EIT) certification.\nWork effectively in a team environment; can also work independently.\nTrack record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and perspective clients.\nBusiness acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics.\nWorking onsite in a Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required.\nAbility and passion to develop staff through mentoring.\nFavorable If You Have:\nTwo plus (2+) years of supervising staff.\nM.S. degree in Structural Engineering.\nExperience with TOWER.\nP.E. certification or the ability to achieve P.E Certification in 6 months.\nExperience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.\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!\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:\nApril 30, 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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