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Senior Transmission Line Engineer (PLS-CADD / PLS-POLE)

Leidos is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services to government and commercial customers.

Leidos

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 72k-130k USD

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Leidos is seeking a SeniorTransmission Line Engineer who will work as members of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission.

The Senior Transmission Line Engineer will serve 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. These employees will apply 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.

Additionally, they will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. Engineers at this level will focus on independent execution of technical tasks using tools like PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE and will contribute to the quality control process. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and supporting clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Work Locations: Ideal candidates will be located in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, & New Jersey working a hybrid schedules. Fully REMOTE positions are available for qualified candidates. Relocation assistance will be provided to those able to relocate within a commutable distance to Walled Lake, MI or Cranberry Township, PA.

The Challenge:

  • Execute technical design and engineering tasks related to high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
  • Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations under the guidance of Lead Engineers or Project Managers.
  • Perform engineering analyses, including PLS-CADD modeling and structure loading calculations.
  • Contribute to the team's continuous improvement goals by learning and applying new technical tools, AI, and automation platforms.
  • Actively communicate and coordinate project progress with the Project Manager (PM) to ensure awareness of and adherence to project schedule and budget. (This directly incorporates your PM/Schedule change.)
  • Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with four plus (4 +) years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
  • Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
  • Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently.
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities, with a focus on effective collaboration across client and project teams.
  • Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required.

Desired Experience:

  • Experience with TOWER is a plus
  • EIT or PE certification is desirable
  • Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus

Why Leidos:

At 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. We 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. We 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. If 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!

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If 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.

Original Posting:

November 20, 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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Leidos' story begins in 1969 when Dr. J. Robert Beyster, a visionary scientist, founded Science Applications Incorporated (SAI) in La Jolla, San Diego, California. With a modest investment and a powerful idea, Dr. Beyster embarked on a journey to apply scientific expertise to solve complex problems. The company's early days were marked by a focus on research and engineering, tackling challenges for various government and commercial clients. One of its initial significant projects involved studying radiation-based cancer therapy for the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which laid the groundwork for Leidos' future health business. SAI soon expanded its reach, opening an office in Albuquerque to support the Air Force Weapons Laboratory's work on electromagnetic phenomena, a precursor to the company's Physical Science Group.

Throughout the 1980s, the company, then known as Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), strategically shifted its focus towards national security and defense, solidifying its position as a key government services provider. This era set the stage for substantial growth and diversification. The 1990s saw SAIC continue to expand its offerings and international presence, securing its first major global contract with the Kuwaiti Defense Forces. A pivotal moment arrived in 2013 when SAIC underwent a significant transformation, splitting into two independent, publicly traded companies: a new company retaining the SAIC name and the original company, which was rebranded as Leidos (a name derived from 'kaleidoscope'). Leidos, as the legal successor to the original SAIC, inherited its pre-2013 stock price and corporate filing history and established its new headquarters in Reston, Virginia. This strategic move allowed Leidos to sharpen its focus on national security, health, and engineering solutions. Another major milestone occurred in August 2016 when Leidos merged with Lockheed Martin's Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) business, a landmark transaction that created the defense industry's largest IT services provider and significantly expanded Leidos' capabilities and market share. Today, Leidos stands as a Fortune 500® global science and technology leader, employing approximately 47,000 people worldwide and generating billions in annual revenue, committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through innovation and technology.

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