Transmission Line Engineer – Senior – and Lead

Transmission Line Engineer (Mid, Senior, & Lead Levels)

Locations: Candidate must be withing driving distance to Reno, NV (this role is 100% Remote)

The Opportunity

Join a premier team solving the complex puzzles of the modern power grid. As a Transmission Line Engineer, you won’t just be drafting; you’ll be designing the backbone of the nation's energy infrastructure. From high-voltage (HV) to extra-high-voltage (EHV) systems, you will lead projects that increase capacity, integrate renewable energy, and harden the grid against the elements.

Your Impact

• Design Excellence: Engineer overhead and underground systems using PLS-CADD, ensuring compliance with NESC, ASCE, and ACI standards.

• End-to-End Ownership: Move projects from conceptual routing and engineering analysis to material procurement and construction-ready packages.

• Innovation: Apply advanced modeling (PLS-TOWER, LPILE, FAD) to solve site-specific challenges, from complex foundation designs to intricate voltage conversions.

• Leadership: (For Senior/Lead roles) Mentor junior engineers, manage client interfaces, and steer multi-disciplinary teams toward successful project delivery.

Who You Are

You are a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Whether you are a rising Mid-level engineer or a seasoned Lead, you bring a technical eye for detail and a passion for power delivery.

Core Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems

• Software Proficiency: Expert-level or working knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.

• Standards: Working knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes.

• Communication: Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear project scopes and client presentations.

Level-Specific Qualifications

Mid-Level

• 2+ Years, EIT preferred, Team contributor, Design & Analysis

Senior-Level

• 4+ Years, PE preferred, Supervisory experience, Full review & QC

Lead-Level

• 8+ Years, PE license required, Strategic oversight & Mentorship, Budgeting, Proposals & Strategy

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with LPILE, FAD Tools, Mathcad, or AutoCAD.

• Hands-on Construction Management or Field Support experience.

• Familiarity with Bentley ProjectWise.

Why Join Us?

• Stability & Reputation: Work for a company recognized as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies."

• Growth: We offer complementary e-learning, clear mobility paths, and a robust External Referral Program.

• Flexibility: We value work-life balance with hybrid schedules and potential remote options for the right candidate.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive workplace where your technical expertise is respected and rewarded.

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At Leidos, we invest in our people. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work options, ongoing professional development through complimentary e-learning, and an engaging Referral Program designed to reward collaboration. Our commitment to integrity and inclusion defines who we are.

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Original Posting:

May 6, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.