Distribution Engineer

Leidos • Allentown, PA

13h • $59,150 - $106,925 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in the Allentown, PA area who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. If you join us in this role, you'll gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead! Travel: This position has remote-working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Allentown, PA in order to be considered, so we can provide support to our local utility customer as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Pennsylvania on an as-needed basis. As a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to: Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, 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

Requirements

• 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/certifications 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 (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates).
• 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, Pull Planner, and Katapult.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD or MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design.
• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Positive attitude
• Professional dress and demeanor

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, 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
• managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE) , Project Management Professional (PMP) , Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees