Distribution Engineer

Leidos; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Pune, India is seeking Distribution Engineers who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. You will work directly with clients to ensure high-quality design packages for OH, UG, and related projects, leveraging GIS and various software tools (DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo).

The role covers scope management, scheduling, and coordination of utilities, with opportunities to grow through training in NESC standards and professional licensure

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred.
• Experience with electric utility design engineering for distribution.
• Knowledge of NESC or California GO95 is a plus.
• Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD or AUD design.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using GIS and WMS systems.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Review engineering design packages with clients.
• Coordinate with utilities and ensure adherence to client priorities.
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Electric utility design experience

GIS concepts

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AUD design

Bentley Expert Designer

Maximo

GE Smallworld

Job description

Job Description:

At Leidos, we challenge you with interesting assignments that provide you with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in Pune, India who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. If you join us in this role, you'll gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead!

As a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:

• 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 such as DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo

• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned.

• Design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, AUD, DDS.

• Review engineering design packages with clients

• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up

• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities

• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables

• Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications

• Work independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables.

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred). Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution.

• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) or California GO95

• Some Prior knowledge of structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.

• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD or AUD design.

You Might Also Have Proficiency with:

• Providing estimated costs, development of a Bill of Material (BOM), calculating the Cost in Advance of Construction (CIAC).

• MicroStation -performing Electrical Distribution design.

• Work management software and job estimating software.

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities.