Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Leidos • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering Supervisor to lead electric utility distribution design engineering and ensure high-quality project delivery. The role follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week in the office and two days per week working remotely. The supervisor leads a team of 5–8 engineers developing design and construction work packages for overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4 kV through 138 kV. Work includes programmatic projects such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, grid hardening and reliability, substation optimization, and street lighting.

Work packages are developed using GIS, CAD, Work Management Systems, and client systems, applying relevant construction standards. The position performs and oversees engineering calculations, reviews designs for quality and constructability, coordinates permitting and right-of-way activities, and provides engineering support during construction. The supervisor works under an Engineering Manager and communicates project progress, technical issues, and schedules to clients. Office and field work are both expected; overnight travel may be necessary, and the posting estimates travel at 15–25%.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET-accredited institution; additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with NESC standards, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc, DDS, and SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to carefully review other engineers’ designs for errors.
• Some previous experience monitoring scopes and tracking others’ work progress.
• Willingness to perform both office and field work; overnight travel may be necessary, with estimated travel of 15–25%.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to use a personal vehicle for anticipated customer-related travel; job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ESRI and GIS.
• Prior team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5–8 engineers developing design and construction work packages for overhead and underground electric distribution systems operating from 4 kV through 138 kV.
• Oversee onboarding, performance, and day-to-day assignments of direct reports.
• Serve as technical lead for engineers and designers developing work packages, including engineering calculations and constructability reviews; train junior engineers, designers, and entry-level technicians.
• Work under the Engineering Manager to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Communicate work progress, technical issues, and schedules to clients.
• Comply with Leidos and client safety requirements and design and quality expectations.
• Develop permitting documents for different Authorities Having Jurisdiction and coordinate with permit agencies.
• Coordinate with right-of-way specialists, system owners, field and forestry personnel, and third-party owners for jointly owned poles.
• Travel to sites and customer meetings as needed.
• Perform engineering calculations, including wood-pole structural analysis, guying, conductor sag and tension, voltage drop, and flicker calculations.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of other engineers’ work before client submission.
• 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 mitigations using engineering principles and design.
• Prepare forestry trimming requests; facilitate permitting and right-of-way acquisition; develop bills of materials; estimate costs; and support customer advocacy, including easement acquisition.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and work arrangements.
• Career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer license support, Project Management Professional opportunities, leadership training, formal mentorship programs, and management opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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