Lead Distribution Engineer
About the role
Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Minneapolis, MN area. The ideal candidate is passionate about electric utility design engineering and dedicated to maintaining high-quality work.
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.)
- 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
- 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
Benefits
At Leidos, we offer a competitive compensation package, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this role is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. For more details, refer to the pay and benefits page.
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About Leidos
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