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
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes
• Advocate client priorities
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
• Assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments
• Work permit development, easements, and ROW applications

Requirements

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Experience and proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• 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 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
• 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

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.