Distribution Design Engineer

Leidos•King of Prussia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers for our Eastern Pennsylvania workload. This will be a fully remote position to start with the expectation of when an office is open in the King of Prussia area, the candidate will be in office on a hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will have an interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an OH, UG, or URD environment. Project work may include joint use make ready, and storm hardening projects. Work packages will be developed using Electric Facilities Database (EFD), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices. Assignments may also include: preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, development of a BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).

Requirements

Experience with ESRI, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus
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

Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Leadership training
Management opportunities

Responsibilities

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.