Distribution Engineer

About the role

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in Rhode Island who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. The role involves direct client interaction to ensure high-quality work standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
• Develop work packages for overhead, underground, rural distribution, and make-ready projects using customer GIS and WMS systems like EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, and Maximo
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
• Conduct functional tasks, planning, and customer follow-up
• Analyze work scope, adhere to schedules, and advocate client priorities
• Implement continuous improvement to workflow processes for efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, manage work permits, easements, and ROW applications
• Collect field data for local or regional customer-site visits to assist in developing work packages
• Communicate effectively with local electricians, utility engineers, and town engineers

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault current calculations
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation for local or regional customer-related travel
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Positive attitude
• Professional dress and demeanor

Skills

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Proficiency with design tools such as Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, and Katapult
• Work management software and job estimating software
• CAD or MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design

Benefits

Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
Additional benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work).

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.