Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Huntington, WVAll locationsHuntington, WVWalled Lake, MI7667 Cranberry Township PA Home OfficeDayton, OHColumbus, OHChicago, ILCleveland, OHCharleston, WVCincinnati, OHNewark, NJParkersburg, WVPhiladelphia, PAErie, PAPittsburgh, PAToledo, OHAkron, OHMorgantown, WVAllentown, PA Hybrid
$92,300–$166,850 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We 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 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. The 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. This 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.
What you'll bring
- Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certification.
- Work effectively in a team environment
- can also work independently.
- Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and perspective clients.
- Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics.
- Working onsite in a Leidos or client office is a possibility
- some periodic travel may be required.
- Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.
- Bachelor’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.
- Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.