Distribution Engineer

Leidos • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers based on Oahu, Hawaii, to support local electric utility customers, projects, and teams. The role focuses on electric utility design engineering and delivering quality work for overhead and underground distribution systems. 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 engineer independently develops design and construction work packages for moderately complex electrical distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV, primarily for programmatic work. The position works with project teams, clients, permitting agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field and forestry leaders, third-party pole owners, project managers, and technical resources. It also provides engineering support during construction, reviews engineering work, and helps ensure work meets applicable engineering, construction, safety, and quality standards.

The role includes both field and office work, site and customer-meeting travel as needed, and overnight travel that may be required at 15–25%. The position is part of Leidos' Power Delivery Services team, which provides power and telecommunications expertise to utilities and mobile operators.

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.

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 4kV through 138kV, primarily 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 review client-provided work to 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 of jointly owned poles.
• Coordinate with internal teams, 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 for recommended spans, voltage drop, and flicker.
• 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 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 and 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