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 using customer GIS and WMS systems like EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, and Maximo
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
• 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 other field engineering design requirements, assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, manage work permits, easements, and ROW applications

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in electric utility design engineering or consulting
• 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 a degree
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; must hold or be able to obtain licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Experience and proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric 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 individuals from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Positive attitude and professional dress and demeanor

Skills

• Proficiency with design tools such as Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, and Katapult
• Experience with 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

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.