Distribution Engineer

Leidos • Irving, TX

93d • $57,850 - $104,575

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineer for electric utility design engineering. As a valued team member, you 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 opportunities, including: Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Formal Mentorship programs, Developmental Leadership & Technical trainings, and Management opportunities. If you join us in this role, you'll also have the opportunity to gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Project and Financial Management, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead!

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Some prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local or regional customer-related travel is anticipated.
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• Some previous experience with providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC.
• Design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS.
• MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned.
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up.
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities.
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables.
• Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications.
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require local or regional customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours/work arrangements.
• Professional Engineer License (PE) opportunities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) opportunities.
• Formal Mentorship programs.
• Developmental Leadership & Technical trainings.
• Management opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree