Distribution Engineer

Leidos

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers who are passionate about electric utility design engineering, dedicated to ensuring exceptional quality in every project. This role involves working directly with clients to maintain Leidos' reputation for high-quality work. Successful candidates will gain expertise in NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider, with its Power Delivery Services Team serving utilities and mobile operators with reliable power and telecommunication expertise. The company has worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities and over 160 municipals/cooperatives, expanding its reach with industry-leading construction partners. Leidos is recognized as an industry leader, ranked among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR). The company offers a fast-paced, diverse work environment, flexible work hours/arrangements, and encourages career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, and Management opportunities. Leidos emphasizes innovation and disruption, seeking individuals who challenge the status quo.

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation
• Experience with utility reliability projects
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Willingness to perform both field and office work
• Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion
• The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
• Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license, as some local or regional travel is expected

Nice To Haves

• Previous QAQC experience
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
• Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
• 1 year or more of Relevant management or leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers
• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
• Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design
• 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

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement
• 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: 5,001-10,000 employees