Lead Distribution Engineer

Leidos•Framingham, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer passionate about electric utility design engineering. The role focuses on ensuring exceptional quality in all projects and maintaining Leidos' reputation for high-quality work through direct client interaction. The position offers opportunities to gain expertise in NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the Framingham, MA office and allowing 2 days per week to work remotely.

Requirements

8+ 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.

Nice To Haves

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 working on programmatic/capital/reliability designs (e.g., 3rd party attachment/Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground designs).
Be responsible for QAQC tasks on the assigned team.
Play a role in quality reviews of the 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, play a role in the hiring process for the future of the team.