Distribution Engineer

Position Overview

At Leidos, opportunities are boundless. In this role as a Distribution Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electric utility design engineering services directly to clients. You’ll work on projects that include NESC compliance, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, field data collection, and maintaining client design standards. This position offers remote-working capabilities but requires proximity to Michigan support areas for occasional in-person meetings and assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using customer GIS and WMS systems (DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo).
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Utilize design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, and DDS.
• Review engineering design packages with clients and perform follow-up tasks.
• Conduct scope analysis and schedule adherence to advocate client priorities.
• Initiate continuous improvement of workflow processes to drive efficiency and high-quality client deliverables.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and complex design packages for cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, including field data collection during site visits.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) or equivalent experience.
• Experience working directly with an electric utility or consulting firm in electric distribution design engineering.
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Familiarity with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, protective device coordination, and electric demand/fault current calculations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing cost estimates, developing a BOM, and calculating CIAC.
• Proficiency in MicroStation for electrical distribution design.
• Familiarity with work management and job estimating software, as well as CAD tools.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement
• Flexible work hours/work arrangements and robust career development opportunities including support for Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), leadership training, formal mentorship programs, and management opportunities.