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 for client priorities
• Implement continuous improvements 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 locally or regionally 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 in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial fields; 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 and collaborative attitude
• Inclusive of individuals from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations

Skills

• 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

At Leidos, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $59,150.00 - $106,925.00. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Schedule

This position offers remote-working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Rhode Island to support local utility customers as needed.