Lead Distribution Engineer

About the role

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Denver, CO area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. This position is hybrid in nature, with 3 days/week spent in the office and 2 days/week working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages
• Perform engineering design and analysis
• Potentially work on programmatic/ capital/ reliability design (e.g., 3rd party attachment, Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc.) designs
• Be responsible for QAQC tasks on your assigned team
• Review engineering design packages with clients
• Review and organize existing program work
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence
• Advocate client priorities
• Interact directly with clients on a frequent, as-needed basis
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met
• Cook up conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
• Aid in work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role could possibly require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience working electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific bachelor's degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Experience with engineering design quality control
• Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman, etc) and distribution pole analysis
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification
• Previous QAQC experience
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Demonstrated history of Customer Interaction
• Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS
• Prior Leadership experience

Skills

Expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards.

Benefits

Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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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.

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.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work).

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.