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
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
• Conduct functional tasks, planning, and customer follow-up
• Analyze work scopes and adhere to schedules to advocate client priorities
• Implement continuous improvements to workflow processes for efficiency and high-quality standards
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and assess complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments
• Work with local electricians, utility engineers, and town engineers

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial fields (or equivalent experience/certifications)
• Demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, protective device coordination, and electric demand/fault current calculations
• Ability to provide 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
• Professional dress and demeanor

Skills

• Providing estimated costs, developing BOMs, calculating 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, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Roth retirement

Pay

$59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.