Transmission Line Engineer

The job

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Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer who will work as members of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission.

The Transmission Line Engineer will serve as key contributors on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country. These employees will apply established NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects.

Additionally, they will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. Engineers at this level will focus on independent execution of technical tasks using tools like PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE and will contribute to the quality control process. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and supporting clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Work Locations: Ideal candidates will be located in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, & New Jersey working a hybrid schedules. Fully REMOTE positions are available for qualified candidates. Relocation assistance will be provided to those able to relocate within a commutable distance to Walled Lake, MI or Cranberry Township, PA.

The Challenge:

• Execute technical design and engineering tasks related to high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations under the guidance of Lead Engineers or Project Managers.
• Perform engineering analyses, including PLS-CADD modeling and structure loading calculations.
• Contribute to the team's continuous improvement goals by learning and applying new technical tools, AI, and automation platforms.
• Actively communicate and coordinate project progress with the Project Manager (PM) to ensure awareness of and adherence to project schedule and budget. (This directly incorporates your PM/Schedule change.)
• Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes.

• Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with two plus (2 +) years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities, with a focus on effective collaboration across client and project teams.
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required.

• Experience with TOWER is a plus
• EIT or PE certification is desirable
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus

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This is a Mid Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Leidos. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in Harrisburg, PA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Harrisburg compares. Among the 100 largest places in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is #10 by population, #95 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #10 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #85 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Dauphin County, is #9 of 67 counties for average pay ($68,012).

The place in numbers

Harrisburg has 50,287 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Pennsylvania. It covers 8 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 6,194 people per square mile. The median age is 33.4, 18% younger than the state median (33.4 against 40.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,062 a month (rent plus utilities), 12% below the state median ($1,062 against $1,209). Over a year that is 26.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $124,200, which is 2.6 times the median household income ($48,099); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 36.6% of households own their home, 47% below the state average (36.6% against 69.3%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metropolitan area has 335,010 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $49,610 a year, about the same as the national median ($49,610 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are transportation and material moving (44,300 jobs, median $44,830); office and administrative support (38,700 jobs, median $47,260); business and financial operations (25,110 jobs, median $76,910). The area is most specialised in transportation and material moving (1.5 times) and healthcare support (1.3 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($109,780) and computer and mathematical ($95,580). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Dauphin County was 3.2%. 64.3% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Dauphin County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 57.5% drive alone, 5.2% use public transit, 7.5% walk, 15.8% work from home. 5.3% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 67% below the state average (5.3% against 16.4%).

People and education

25.9% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26% below the state share (25.9% against 35.2%). 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States, 23% above the state share (9.5% against 7.7%). The poverty rate is 30.5%, 160% above the state rate (30.5% against 11.7%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 75°F (23.9°C), and the coolest is Jan at 27°F (-2.8°C). About 1,153 mm (45 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Sep is the wettest month (119 mm) and Feb the driest (68 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Progress (3 miles, rent 16% higher); Colonial Park (4 miles, rent 31% higher); Mechanicsburg (8 miles, similar rent); Middletown (10 miles, rent 16% higher). Rent differences are against Harrisburg; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for Harrisburg

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The employer

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Company description (from The Muse): Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

size: Large Size; industries: Information Technology; locations on The Muse: Reston, VA.

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Official links for Leidos

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What is the Transmission Line Engineer job at Leidos?

A mid level role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 3 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Harrisburg, PA. A remote or flexible location is listed; confirm with the employer which states are accepted.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Harrisburg is $1,062 a month and median household income $48,099 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-11-06 (3 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse manufacturing and hardware engineering jobs in Pennsylvania.

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• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
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