Senior Distribution Engineer

About the role

Leidos is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer in the Allentown, PA area. The ideal candidate is passionate about electric utility design engineering and dedicated to ensuring high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, and Maximo
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables
• Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require local or regional customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages

Requirements

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience is required. Relevant experience is either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; must hold or be able to obtain licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Some prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local or regional customer-related travel is anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates).

Qualifications

• Ability to provide strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Previous experience with providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC. Design tools such as Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, and Katapult.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD or MicroStation – Performing Electrical Distribution Design.
• Experience in providing Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for Design Projects.
• High level organization and project management skills.
• Ability to uptrain entry level resources and create process documents.

Skills

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude.
• Professional dress and demeanor.

Benefits

At Leidos, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. The final offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This position offers remote-working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Allentown, PA to support local utility customers as needed.