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

Commerce Township, MI is not one of the cities with its own page in our guides, so here is the state: Michigan.

The state economy in brief

Michigan is in the Midwest region (East North Central division) and has 10,077,761 residents (the 10th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 40.2. Its economy produced about $754,120 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 14th among states and DC, equal to $74,830 per resident.

Jobs and the labour market

The unemployment rate was 5.0% in 2026M09, which is 47th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.7% of employment, 7th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $49,270 a year ($23.69 an hour), 3% below the national median ($49,270 against $50,980).

What people do and what it pays

The occupations with the most jobs in Michigan are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (112,310 jobs, median $44,690); Retail Salespersons (111,010 jobs, median $34,640); Registered Nurses (104,950 jobs, median $94,300); Fast Food and Counter Workers (103,130 jobs, median $28,930); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (95,020 jobs, median $35,000). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Chief Executives (median $255,560); Nurse Anesthetists (median $247,010); Family Medicine Physicians (median $214,070). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in architecture and engineering (1.8 times the national share of workers) and production (1.7 times the national share of workers).

Cost of living, taxes and workplace rules

Prices are below the national average in Michigan: the regional price parity is 96.2 against 100 for the whole country (24th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,129 a month and the median household income $72,875, so a year of rent equals 18.6% of income; the median home value is $231,600. The state minimum wage is $13.73 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 4.25%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.

People and commuting

7.2% of residents were born abroad and 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 74.3% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit and 13.5% work from home; 12.9% commute 45 minutes or more.

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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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