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Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos · Chicago, IL · Remote available · $73,450–$132,775 a year · Full time

Posted Feb 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a project where you caught a design mistake before it went out.

What they are checking: Whether they have the detail-oriented checking habits the role requires.

What level are you aiming for in this role, and what makes you ready for it?

What they are checking: Whether they can honestly place themselves at mid, senior or lead level with evidence.

How do you stay effective working on a hybrid or remote team spread across the South region?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate and collaborate well without being in the same office.

What would you do

How would you mentor a newer engineer learning PLS-CADD?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach and support junior engineers at the senior or lead level.

A client asks for a design change late in the project. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they evaluate impacts and communicate them clearly instead of just absorbing the change.

About the work

Walk me through how you take a project from conceptual routing to a construction-ready package.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the full design lifecycle the posting calls end-to-end ownership.

How do you use PLS-CADD and PLS-TOWER together on a design?

What they are checking: Whether they can model the line and check individual structures in the standard tools.

How would you design a line to better withstand severe storms?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply grid-hardening thinking such as stronger structures and higher load cases.

What changes when a transmission line is built to connect a new wind or solar project?

What they are checking: Whether they understand renewable integration from routing to interconnection requirements.

You have soft soils at a heavy angle structure. How do you approach the foundation?

What they are checking: Whether they can solve site-specific foundation problems using LPILE, FAD or similar tools.

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The full job description

As published by Leidos.

Transmission Line Engineer (Mid, Senior, & Lead Levels) Locations: South Region (Hybrid & Remote options available) 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. Grow your career with Leidos. Connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook. 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. #PDSTLINE #PowerDelivery 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: February 19, 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 $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.

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