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Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos


Job Location:

Midland, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 73450 - 132775
Posted: 5 September 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment solving challenging problems in electric transmission.

The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) overhead and underground systems from 46kV to 345 kV levels supporting a major electric utility.

This person will apply NESC ASCE ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of overhead systems voltage conversion projects new capacity projects and infrastructure replacement projects. Additionally he/she will perform engineering analyses prepare bidding documents draft plans and specifications and prepare material procurement and construction documents. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients project planning environmental permitting and construction management personnel.

Work Location: 100% REMOTE based in Michigans Lower Peninsula with regular site visits across the clients utility service territory. Open to candidates throughout the Lower Peninsula Northern Indiana and the Toledo OH area.

You should minimally meet the knowledge skills and abilities listed below.

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
  • Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models foundations material plan and profiles and construction packages
  • Knowledge of NESC ACI AISC and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
  • Develop project scopes budgets and proposals
  • Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently
  • Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
  • Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
  • Program Expertise:
    • PLS-CADD and POLE
    • LPILE or FAD Tools
    • Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

  • EIT FE or Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Program Experience:
    • Bentley MicroStation
    • Bentley ProjectWise
    • Mathcad
    • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Construction Management and Support

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 worlds 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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Original Posting:
September 3 2026

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 $73450.00 - $132775.00

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


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.

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