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 overhead (OH), underground (UG), underground ready (URD), and make-ready projects
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and customer follow-up
• Conduct scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence
• Advocate client priorities and initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
• Develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments
• Work with field data collection for 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
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Proficiency 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 of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Positive attitude and professional dress and demeanor

Skills

• Providing estimated costs, developing a Bill of Materials (BOM), and calculating the Cost Index Adjustment Calculation (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, you can expect 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 role is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 annually. The final offer will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

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.

Application

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Applications can be submitted through our careers portal.