Entry Level Electrical Engineer

About the role

Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV, mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s), based out of Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
• Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJ's.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

Requirements

• Completed ABET 4 year Engineering Degree (no outstanding credits) - Civil, Electrical or Mechanical
• Passion and interest in Power Utilities and Distribution
• CAD Design Experience (AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, MicroStation, Inventor, MATLAB, etc.)
• 0-2 years of Experience
• Valid Drivers License

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in Orlando, Florida. The office environment consists of a mix of Designer, Engineers, and Design Technicians, supporting distribution projects. The work setting promotes teamwork and involves working in groups on various projects.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $29.81 - $31.25/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.