Associate Distribution Engineer

Leidos Inc; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks an Associate Distribution Engineer in Oahu, HI to develop design and construction packages for distribution systems from 4kV through 138kV, mainly for programmatic work. You will engage with utility clients to deliver high-quality projects and may travel to sites for inspections.

You'll work under a technical lead, perform structural and electrical calculations, develop permitting documents, and provide field support during construction, balancing office design with site activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ABET accredited institution.
• Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems 4kV–138kV.
• Ensure safety and quality expectations; travel to sites as needed.
• Perform engineering calculations and permitting; support construction and inspection.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of outages and provide engineering mitigation.

Skills

NESC Standards

GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Verbal and written communications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from ABET accredited institution

Tools

ESRI GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

At Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers in Oahu, HI who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. We're looking for someone dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is delivered with exceptional quality. You'll work directly with utility clients to maintain Leidos' reputation for excellence while leading a talented team supporting one of the nation's most unique electric utility systems. Your greatest work is ahead!

In this role, you can also expect to gain experience/expertise in:

• NESC expertise
• Structural Pole Modeling
• Electrical Power Calculations
• GIS Design
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)

As an Associate Distribution Engineer, you will support the following activities under supervision of a technical lead:

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
• Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJ's.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

Associate Distribution Engineer Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution
• Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• Overnight travel may be required (10-20% travel).
• Ability to work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to utilize personal vehicle.

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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already