Distribution Engineer

Leidos • New Orleans, LA

8d • Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in Southern Louisiana to perform electric utility design engineering for its utility customers. The role involves developing and reviewing design packages, coordinating with clients and other engineers, and maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations. Projects may include overhead, underground, URD, make-ready, and street-light work, including complex cable and conduit projects in dense urban environments.

The position has remote-working capabilities, but candidates must live within commuting distance of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Lafayette. In-person meetings and assignments across the customer territory may be required as needed. The engineer may work in both field and office settings, including customer-site visits to collect data. Job-related travel is reimbursed at IRS-approved rates.

Leidos offers a fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible work hours and arrangements. Career development opportunities include support for Professional Engineer licensure, Project Management Professional certification, leadership training, formal mentorship programs, and management opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET-accredited institution; additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Background in and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Some prior knowledge of structural analysis, guying calculations, cable-pulling calculations, protective-device coordination, and electric demand and fault-current calculations.
• Reliable personal transportation, as customer-related travel may be required.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be located within commuting distance of Southern Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Lafayette.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing estimated costs, developing a bill of materials (BOM), and calculating CIAC.
• Experience with MicroStation and electrical distribution design.
• Experience with work management software and job-estimating software.
• Experience with CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers, including individual design tasks and quality-control efforts.
• Develop work packages for overhead, underground, URD, make-ready, and street-light projects using customer GIS and work management systems.
• Work with engineers and design leads on client issues, including schedule adherence and team quality control.
• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Review engineering design packages with clients and perform functional tasks, planning, and customer follow-up.
• Analyze assigned work scope and maintain schedule adherence in support of client priorities.
• Improve workflow processes to promote efficiency and high-quality design deliverables.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements.
• Assess and develop large design packages for complex cable and conduit projects in dense urban environments, including work permits, easements, and right-of-way applications.
• Conduct customer-site visits to collect field data that supports development of work packages.
• Participate in customer-facing activities and meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and work arrangements.
• Career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer license support, Project Management Professional development, leadership training, formal mentorship programs, and management opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level