Distribution Engineer

About the role

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in the Eastern, PA region 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. You'll be working directly with clients to maintain Leidos' reputation for high-quality work.

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
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
• Assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments
• Work permit development, easements, and ROW applications

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

• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• 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 for Construction (CIAC)
• Design tools such as Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, and Katapult
• Work management software and job estimating software
• Using CAD or MicroStation for Electrical Distribution design

Benefits

Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
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.

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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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.