Lead Distribution Engineer

Leidos•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$73,450 - $132,775•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Minneapolis, MN area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. If you join us in this role, you'll gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead! This position is hybrid in nature, where 3 days/week are spent working in our office, collaborating with internal teams, and 2 days/week can be spent working remotely.

Requirements

4+ years of relevant experience working electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific bachelor's degree
Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
Experience with engineering design quality control
Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman, etc) and distribution pole analysis
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
US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

EIT Certification
Previous QAQC experience
Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
Demonstrated history of Customer Interaction
Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS is preferred
Prior Leadership experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages
Perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on programmatic/ capital/ reliability design (i.e. 3rd party attachment/ Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc. designs)
Be responsible for QAQC tasks on your assigned team
Quality reviews of your team's designs prior to submittals for client projects
Review engineering design packages with clients
Review and organize existing program work
Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
Interact directly with clients on a frequent, as-needed basis
Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met
Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
Assist with work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role could possibly require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
In the future, you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team