Associate Distribution Engineer

Leidos

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers & Designers who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. The role involves ensuring exceptional quality in projects and maintaining Leidos' reputation. Successful candidates will gain expertise in NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider, with its Power Delivery Services Team serving utilities and mobile operators. The company has worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities and over 160 municipals/cooperatives, expanding its reach with industry-leading construction partners. Leidos is recognized as an industry leader, ranked among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR). The position offers a fast-paced, diverse work environment, flexible work hours/arrangements, and encourages career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, and Management opportunities. Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees and reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Willingness to perform both field and office work
• Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion
• The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
• Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license, as some local or regional travel is expected

Responsibilities

• Support the development of design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for electric utility customers
• Assist in reviewing client-provided work and help interpret scope requirements under guidance from senior team members
• Perform basic engineering calculations such as pole loading, guying, conductor sag and tension, and voltage drop with oversight
• Provide support during construction activities, including assisting with post-construction reviews to help ensure compliance with engineering and construction standards
• Assist with analysis of outages and contribute to mitigation efforts using established engineering practices
• Gain experience coordinating with other utilities and field engineering requirements, supporting design efforts for cable/conduit projects, and assisting with permitting, easements, and right-of-way (ROW) documentation

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement
• flexible work hours/work arrangements
• career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities
• Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees