Distribution Design Engineer

Leidos • Framingham, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers for their Eastern Pennsylvania workload. This position will initially be fully remote, with the expectation of transitioning to a hybrid schedule in an office in the King of Prussia area once it opens. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing construction work packages for electric distribution systems, which may be overhead (OH), underground (UG), or underground residential distribution (URD) environments. Project work includes joint use make ready and storm hardening initiatives. Work packages will be created using various software systems such as Electric Facilities Database (EFD), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. The role requires performing engineering calculations, including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices. Additional assignments may involve preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, developing Bills of Material (BOM), estimating costs, and customer advocacy, such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC). The position focuses on the design and construction work package development for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4kV through 138kV), primarily for programmatic work like overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports. Compliance with quality control, safe work practices, and project scope, schedule, and budget is essential. Leidos is a Fortune 500 company and an Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Company,” offering a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work arrangements, with encouragement for career development and growth.

Requirements

• For Level 1 – Associate Distribution Designer: BS degree with 0-1 years of experience OR BA or AS degree with 2 years relevant experience OR HS diploma + 6 years of experience.
• For Level 2 – Distribution Designer: BS degree + 2 years relevant experience OR BA degree or AS degree + 4 years relevant experience OR MS degree + 2 years relevant experience OR HS diploma + 8 years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman) and SAP.
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with projects in distribution design: using medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects.
• Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ESRI, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Responsibilities

• Develop construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards.
• Perform engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
• Prepare forestry trimming requests.
• Facilitate permit and Right-of-Way acquisition.
• Develop a BOM (Bill of Materials).
• Estimate costs.
• Perform customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).
• Design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4kV through 138kV), mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours/work arrangements.
• Managers who will encourage career development and growth including: Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT), Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Management opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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