Lead Distribution Engineer

About the role

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Framingham, MA area. The role requires passion for electric utility design engineering and dedication 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
• 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

• 8+ 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

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver's license

Skills

• Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills, and supporting of customer advocacy
• Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Professional dress and demeanor
• Attention to detail & Highly organized
• Excellent time management

Benefits

The position offers 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

The pay range for this position is $92,300.00 - $166,850.00.

Schedule

This position is hybrid in nature, with 3 days/week spent working in the office and 2 days/week working remotely.