Senior Distribution Engineer

About the role

Leidos is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer in the Allentown, PA area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. The role involves direct client interaction to ensure high-quality work standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
• Develop work packages for overhead, underground, rural distribution, and make-ready projects
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and customer follow-up
• Conduct scope analysis and adhere to schedules to advocate client priorities
• Drive continuous improvement in workflow processes to enhance efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and assess complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments
• Work with field data collection for detailed design packages
• Develop work permits, easements, and ROW applications

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in electric utility design engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution, or equivalent experience/certifications
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Proficiency in structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, protective device coordination, and electrical demand and fault current calculations
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation for local or regional customer-site visits

Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Positive attitude and professional dress/demeanor

Skills

• Providing estimated costs, developing Bill of Materials (BOM), calculating Cost Index Allowance (CIAC)
• Using design tools such as Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, and Katapult
• Working with work management software and job estimating software
• Using CAD or MicroStation for Electrical Distribution Design
• Ensuring Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for Design Projects
• High-level organization and project management skills
• Uptraining entry-level resources and creating process documents

Benefits

At Leidos, we offer competitive compensation, 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 information on pay and benefits, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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About Leidos

Learn more about Leidos and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity at https://www.leidos.com/about.