Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Company: Leidos Inc
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Description About LeidosLeidos is a Fortune 500 company aimed at
embracing and solving some of the world's most pressing challenges.
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program for emloyees to balance work & life.Job DescriptionWe are
seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer who will manage a
collaborative and dynamic team working in a fast- paced
environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric
transmission. The successful candidate will serve as a Lead
Engineer and Project Manager on electric transmission line design
projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the
largest utilities in the country as well as regional utilities. The
candidate will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC and other applicable
standards in the engineering and design of all types of capital and
maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.Additionally, the
candidate will direct a team of engineers that regularly perform
engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading
calculations, design structure framing and hardware assemblies,
draft plans and specifications, and prepare bill of materials and
procurement documents across project planning, engineering,
environmental, permitting, and construction management
phases.Successful candidate can expect a fast-paced, diverse work
environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as a
manager and peers who will encourage career development and
growth!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 teams' full book of work. This position
offers the successful candidate direct report responsibilities and
the opportunity to further develop an already growing engineering
team. The successful candidate will be able to communicate clear
expectations, goals, and vision; manage the performance of direct
reports; motivate, coach and mentor skilled professionals; and
appropriately delegate project work. The candidate must be capable
to manage collaboration and positive team culture to achieve
successful results.Job Functions
- 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 OfficeRequired Education &
Experience:
- 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 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 mentoringDesired
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 plusIdeally,
candidate would be within driving distance of Walled Lake, MI. As a
position with supervisory responsibilities, candidate will be
expected to report in-person in a full-time or hybrid schedule.
However, all highly qualified candidates residing in the U.S. will
be considered to work 100% remotely under a potentially different
job opening.No two career paths will ever look the same. Atwe know
the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always
have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a
wise investment in your career and in yourself.Protect yourself and
your family, with theof working for a world-class employer. you
join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute's
"World's Most Ethical Companies".PowerDeliveryPDSTLINEOriginal
Posting Date:2024-03-01While 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay
range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.#Featuredjob
Keywords: Leidos Inc, Dearborn , Lead Transmission Line Engineer, Engineering , Detroit, Michigan
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