Junior Transmission Line Engineer

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Job Description:

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we 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 the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

• Engineer in Training / Engineering Intern Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In this role, you can also expect to gain experience in:

• Transmission line design using PLS-CADD software suite
• Foundation analysis and design
• Structural analysis and design
• ACI, ASCE, AISC, and NESC experience
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Distribution, Telecom, Planning)
• Interface with local clients
• Practical Construction observation & on-site inspection
• Strategic Development
• Expanding a Portfolio of Business
• Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

Leidos is looking for a Junior Transmission Line Engineer to join our team in Charlotte NC and Orlando, FL.

The successful candidate will work in a team atmosphere to provide technical and project support for high voltage transmission line projects. He/she will be responsible for design and planning efforts related to power transmission and distribution physical facilities. This includes preparation of drawings specifications and reports to define the scope of work associated with the construction of power transmission and distribution lines. He/she will prepare or review structure loading drawings, environmental permitting drawings, right-of-way support drawings, transmission line hardware and structure assembly drawings; material and equipment specifications; line design parameters; line routing; prepare project budgets, schedules and estimates; and perform analyses in association with large scale transmission and distribution (“T&D”) projects. He/she will provide construction monitoring and field technical support for power transmission and distribution projects. Responsibilities include design of transmission line systems, structural design and load tree development, drilled pier and direct embedded foundation designs, permitting, detail drawing development, material development, construction package development, etc. Additionally, the successful candidate will periodically interface directly with clients, and will provide assistance to Project Managers.

· B.S. in civil engineering required
· 0-2 years experience with specific transmission and distribution (“T&D”) projects or other civil engineering related fields
· Engineer-In Training (“EIT”) / Engineering Intern (“EI”) professional certification preferred
· Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills required
· Course studies in structural & geotechnical preferred
· Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites
· Detail oriented and self-starting with good time-management skills

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms

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