Associate Distribution Engineer
Leidos is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer to work in either our Framingham, MA office or the New Hampshire area.
About the role
In this role, you can expect to gain experience and expertise in:
- NESC expertise
- Structural Pole Modeling
- Electrical Power Calculations
- GIS Design
- Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
This position requires the selected candidate to work approximately 6 months via a temporary contractor with the possibility of converting to a direct Leidos employee at the completion of that timeframe.
Responsibilities
- Develop construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an overhead (OH), underground (UG), or underground residential distribution (URD) environment.
- Project work may include new business and reliability designs. Work packages will be developed using Bentley Open Utilities Design, Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems.
- Perform engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker, and coordination of protective devices.
- Prepare forestry trimming requests, facilitate permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, develop a Bill of Materials (BOM), estimate costs, and handle customer advocacy such as acquiring easements.
- Travel by motor vehicle to various project locations throughout the area to conduct field investigations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field and six plus (6+) months of prior relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or with a consulting/contracting company performing design engineering for electric utilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to perform both field and office work.
Career Development
Successful candidates can look forward to:
- A fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/arrangements.
- Managers who encourage career development and growth, including opportunities for:
- Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
- Professional Engineer Licensure (PE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Technical & Non-Technical Training
- Leadership Training
- Opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic team.
About Leidos
Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers, and private developers. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR), ranking Leidos within the Top 10 Transmission & Distribution Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
Pay
Pay Range: $50,700.00 - $91,650.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement plans
More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.