Distribution Engineer

About the role

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in Rhode Island who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, and Maximo
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables
• Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role will require local or regional customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
• Communicate effectively with local Electricians, Utility Engineers, Town Engineers

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required
• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Some prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local or regional customer-related travel is anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

Qualifications

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Positive attitude
• Professional dress and demeanor

Skills

• Providing estimated costs
• Development of a Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Calculating the Cost Index and Allowance (CIAC)
• Using design tools such as Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, and Katapult
• Working with work management software and job estimating software
• Using CAD or MicroStation for Electrical Distribution design

Benefits

At Leidos, we offer competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

Schedule

This position has remote-working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Rhode Island in order to be considered, so we can provide support to our local utility customer as needed.

Original Posting

Original Posting May 26, 2026

Application Instructions

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.