Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider looking for an Associate Transmission Line Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will work in a team atmosphere to provide technical and project support for high voltage transmission line projects, focusing on design and planning efforts related to power transmission and distribution physical facilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and project support for high voltage transmission line projects, low voltage distribution projects, and other tasks as assigned
- Responsible for design and planning efforts related to power transmission and distribution physical facilities
- Preparation of drawings specifications and reports to define the scope of work associated with the construction of power transmission and distribution lines
- Prepare or review structure loading drawings, environmental permitting drawings, right-of-way support drawings transmission line hardware and structure assembly drawings, material and equipment specifications, line design parameters, and line routing
- Prepare project budgets, schedules and estimates; and perform analyses in association with large scale transmission and distribution ("T&D") projects
- Provide construction monitoring and field technical support for power transmission and distribution projects
- Design of transmission line systems, structural design and load tree development, drilled pier and direct embedded foundation design, permitting, detail drawing development, material development, construction package development
- Periodically interface with clients, and provide assistance to Project Managers
Skills
- B.S. in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering required
- 0-2 years experience with specific transmission and distribution (T&D) projects
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills required
- Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites
- Detail oriented
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) professional certification preferred
- Course studies in power delivery systems preferred
- Course studies in project management preferred
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Company Overview
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.leidos.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Leidos has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2026, 65 in 2025, 58 in 2024, 77 in 2023, 65 in 2022, 56 in 2021, 89 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.