Associate Distribution Engineer

Leidos; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pittsburgh is seeking an engineer to develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems, perform structural analyses, and verify standards compliance. You will review client data, specify conductors and spans, and support construction activities on site and in the field.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 0+ years, with strong communication skills and a valid U.S. driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial engineering and 0+ years experience.
• Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD or MicroStation, GIS a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems.
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Perform structural analysis for wood pole loading and guying calculations.
• Specify conductor sags and tensions for spans.
• Calculate voltage drop and flicker; provide engineering support during construction.
• Conduct post-construction reviews for standards compliance.
• Coordinate with utilities and field design requirements.
• Develop large design packages for dense urban projects.
• Create work permits, easements, and ROW applications.
• Travel locally and perform field and office work.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Structural analysis

NESC Standards

AutoCAD

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

ESRI

MS Office

Job description

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements
• Perform structural analysis for wood pole loading and guying calculations
• Specify conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans
• Calculate voltage drop and flicker
• Provide engineering support during construction
• Conduct post-construction reviews for engineering and construction standards compliance
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation using engineering principles and design
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
• Assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments
• Develop work permits, easements, and right-of-way applications
• Work directly with clients to maintain high-quality deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) with 0+ years of experience
• 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
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle
• Willingness to perform both field and office work
• Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion
• Customer-site visits may be required to collect field data
• Valid U.S. driver's license required
• Some local or regional travel is expected
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Collaborative and inclusive approach
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Professional dress and demeanor
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Excellent time management

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems, including structural analysis and compliance with engineering standards. Proficient in utilizing tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, and MS Office to deliver high-quality engineering support and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Distribution Systems Design
• Structural Analysis
• NESC Standards
• AutoCAD
• MS Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Structural Analysis
• Voltage Drop Calculation
• Conductor Sag Specification
• Root Cause Analysis
• Design Package Development
• Engineering Support
• Construction Standards Compliance
• Field Data Collection
• Work Permit Development
• Easement Applications

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Strong Written Communication
• Collaborative Approach
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Urban Design
• Utility Coordination
• Field Engineering

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• GIS
• ESRI
• MS Office