Associate Distribution Engineer

Position Overview

Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers for electric utility design engineering. In this role, you will work directly with clients and both field and office teams to ensure each project—simple or complex—is executed with exceptional quality. The position offers remote-working capabilities, with a requirement to be within commutable distance of Michigan support areas for on-site meetings and assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (4kV through 138kV) associated with tasks like transformer overload, inspection, and maintenance.
• Comply with Leidos and client safety, design, and quality expectations.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections, and return to the office to complete engineering design work.
• Perform engineering calculations including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, conductor sag/tension specifications, voltage drop, and flicker assessments.
• Develop permitting documents for various Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Provide engineering support during construction with post-construction reviews to ensure compliance with engineering and construction standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and propose mitigations using engineering principles.
• Work a 4/10 schedule in the client’s office as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited institution.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle for job-related travel and willingness to work in both field and office environments.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, or similar.
• Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation, and/or GIS.
• Familiarity with NESC and design standards.
• Experience with design standards is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible work hours and remote-working capabilities.
• Career development and growth opportunities including EIT, Professional Engineer License (PE), PMP, Formal Mentorship Programs, and Learning & Development Resources.
• Compensation: Pay range of $50,050.00 - $90,475.00, based on experience, education, and qualifications.
• Employment benefits such as competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.