Lead Transmission Line Engineer

6 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Leidos Full time
About Leidos

Leidos is a leading provider of innovative solutions and services that help solve some of the world's most complex challenges. With a strong commitment to science and technology, Leidos makes the world a safer, healthier, and more efficient place.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Transmission Line Section, you will be responsible for managing a dynamic team of engineers working on electric transmission line design projects for some of the largest utilities in the country.

The successful candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer and Project Manager on electric transmission line design projects, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards. You will direct a team of engineers in performing engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, design structure framing and hardware assemblies, drafting plans and specifications, and preparing bill of materials and procurement documents.

This is a senior leadership role with primary responsibilities in client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation/change, project execution, and new business capture for the team's full book of work. You will have direct report responsibilities and the opportunity to further develop an already growing engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of outstanding communication, business acumen, and the ability to develop staff through mentoring. Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and other relevant software is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients
  • Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos' engineering talent
  • Supervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process
  • Participate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Transmission Line Section
  • Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work, including proposal creation and definition of scope of work
  • Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem-solving for our clients' most complex issues
  • Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation
  • Delegate tasks to staff, forecast and plan their future workload, and run recruiting activities to support aggressive growth goals
  • Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables
  • Liaise with clients to maximize affinity, facilitate business development growth, and foster long-term relationship building
  • Manage the health of project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from Leidos' Project Management Office
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering is preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor's, or 8+ years of such experience with a Master's degree
  • Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
  • Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently
  • Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and perspective clients
  • Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics
  • Working onsite in Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required
  • Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring
Desired Experience
  • 2+ years of supervising staff
  • M.S. degree in Structural Engineering
  • Experience with TOWER
  • EIT or PE certification
  • Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus
Work Location

Chicago, IL.

As a position with supervisory responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to report in-person in a full-time or hybrid schedule.

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