Distribution Engineer
About The Position
Leidos is hiring Distribution Engineers based on Oahu, Hawaii, to support local electric utility customers, projects, and teams. The role involves designing electric utility distribution systems, working directly with utility clients, and helping deliver projects to high quality standards. Qualified candidates may already live on Oahu or relocate from elsewhere in the United States; 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. Work is mostly programmatic, including overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports. The engineer reviews client-provided work and scope requirements, develops permitting documents, coordinates with permitting agencies and internal and external stakeholders, and provides engineering support through construction and post-construction review. The role also involves calculations, design reviews, outage root-cause analysis, site and customer meeting travel, and compliance with Leidos and client safety, design, and quality requirements. The position is part of Leidos' Power Delivery Services Team, which supports utilities and mobile operators with power and telecommunications expertise. The work environment is described as fast-paced and diverse, with flexible work hours and arrangements. Leidos also offers career development and growth opportunities, including support related to PE licensure, PMP, leadership training, formal mentorship, and management opportunities.
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 in lieu 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.
- Overnight travel may be required; stated travel is 15–25%.
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 distribution systems operating from 4 kV through 138 kV, primarily for programmatic work.
- Work toward day-to-day objectives with the project team.
- Review work provided by the client and assess scope requirements.
- Assist other technical staff with tasks and assignments.
- 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 joint-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 loading, guying, conductor sag and tension, voltage drop, and flicker calculations.
- Review other engineers’ work for submittal to clients.
- Provide engineering support during construction and conduct post-construction reviews to verify applicable engineering and construction standards were 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 PE license support, PMP, leadership training, formal mentorship programs, and management opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
