Distribution Engineer

Leidos • Kahului, HI

1d • $73,450 - $132,775

About The Position

Leidos is hiring Distribution Engineers to support utility customers and projects on Maui, Hawaii. The role is part of the Customer Engineering Department and focuses on delivering high-quality electric utility design engineering for a local utility system. The engineer independently develops design and construction work packages for moderately complex overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4 kV through 69 kV, primarily for programmatic customer-engineering work. The position includes coordination with clients, customers, contractors, municipal agencies, and internal teams; field assessments and site visits; engineering calculations; quality reviews; and support during and after construction. Candidates may be based on Maui or relocate from elsewhere in the United States; a competitive relocation package is available to eligible hires.

The position offers exposure to NESC requirements, structural pole modeling, electrical power calculations, GIS design training, field data collection, and client design standards. Leidos describes the work environment as fast-paced and diverse, with flexible work hours or arrangements and opportunities for career development, including PE licensure, PMP development, leadership training, formal mentorship, and management opportunities. Regular travel to sites and customer meetings is expected as needed, and overnight travel may be required at 15–25%.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of distribution engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering preferred; additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with NESC standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Experience with 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 and construction sites.
• Valid driver's license and ability to use a personal vehicle for work-related travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience supporting Hawaiian Electric (HECO) or Maui Electric.
• Experience with ESRI, ESIMS, SAP, and GIS.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as 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 69 kV.
• Support customer-engineering program work, including new overhead and underground services, overhead-to-underground conversions, residential and commercial underground development, overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, disconnects and reconnects, and customer relocations.
• Work toward day-to-day objectives with the project team.
• Review work provided by the client and assess scope requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with external customers, contractors, and municipal agencies; conduct field site assessments and schedule appointments as needed.
• Assist other technical staff with tasks and assignments.
• Coordinate with internal groups, including Supervision, Project Managers, Engineering, Meter Departments, and Technical Resources.
• Explain technical solutions, practices, and procedures within the organization.
• Travel regularly 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.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of other engineers' work before client submission.
• Provide engineering support during construction and conduct post-construction reviews to confirm compliance with applicable MECo engineering and construction standards and service requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Comply with Leidos and client safety requirements, design expectations, and quality expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive relocation package for eligible hires.
• Flexible work hours and work arrangements.
• Career development and growth opportunities, including PE licensure, PMP development, leadership training, formal mentorship programs, and management opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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