Distribution Engnineer

Leidos • Kahului, HI

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers based on Maui, Hawaii, to support local electric utility customers, projects, and teams. The role focuses on electric utility design engineering and delivering high-quality work while working directly with utility clients and supporting a team. Qualified candidates located on Oahu and candidates from elsewhere in the United States interested in relocating are welcome; a competitive relocation package is available to eligible hires.

The Distribution Engineer independently develops design and construction work packages for moderately complex overhead and underground electrical distribution systems operating from 4 kV through 138 kV, primarily for programmatic work. The engineer reviews client-provided work and scope requirements, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, develops permit documents, performs engineering calculations, reviews other engineers’ work, and provides engineering support during construction and post-construction reviews. The position also involves investigating outages and developing mitigations, travel to sites and customer meetings as needed, and compliance with Leidos and client safety, design, and quality requirements.

The position is part of Leidos’ Power Delivery Services team, which provides power and telecommunications expertise to utilities and mobile operators. Work arrangements include flexible work hours and work arrangements, with opportunities for career development and growth. The role requires both field and office work, outdoor work, and overnight travel that may be 15–25%.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial engineering; additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered instead of a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with NESC standards, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to use a personal vehicle for work-related travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ESRI and GIS.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, or O-Calc.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for moderately complex overhead and underground electrical distribution systems operating from 4 kV through 138 kV, mostly for programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Work toward day-to-day objectives with the project team and assist other technical staff with tasks and assignments.
• Review work provided by the client and assess scope requirements.
• Develop permitting documents for different authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third-party owners for jointly owned poles.
• Coordinate across internal groups, including project managers and technical resources.
• Explain technical solutions, practices, and procedures within the organization.
• Travel to sites and customer meetings as needed.
• Perform engineering calculations, including wood pole structural and loading analysis, guying calculations, conductor sag and tension specifications for recommended spans, and voltage-drop and flicker calculations.
• Review work by other engineers before submission to clients.
• Provide engineering support during construction and conduct post-construction reviews to ensure applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Comply with Leidos and client safety requirements and design and quality expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive relocation package for eligible hires.
• Flexible work hours and work arrangements.
• Career development and growth opportunities, including support for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, leadership training, formal mentorship programs, and management opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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