Associate Distribution Engineer

Leidos LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer to design and package electrical distribution projects for utility clients. The role involves working with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes and performing calculations for overhead and underground systems.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with NESC, Esri GIS, AutoCAD or MicroStation, plus strong communication skills. Willingness to travel and valid U.S. driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial fields.
• Experience with NESC Standards; GIS experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to travel using a personal vehicle; job-related travel reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations (pole loading, guying, sag/tension, voltage drop, flicker).
• Provide engineering support during construction and post-construction reviews.
• Conduct root cause analyses of outages and propose mitigations.
• Coordinate with utilities and develop large design packages in dense urban environments.

Skills

NESC knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Field data collection

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial)

Tools

Esri GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job 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. Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineer's 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!

Location: This position has remote-working capabilities but the preference is for candidates to be located within a commutable distance of Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area (Western Pennsylvania) to support local utility clients as business needs require. As an Associate Distribution Engineer / Designer, you can expect to: Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes. 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. 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 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

What Sets You Apart (Background 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, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates) Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license, as some local or regional travel is expected Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role: Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting of customer advocacy Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations Positive attitude Ability to work with limited supervision Professional dress and demeanor Attention to detail & Highly organized Excellent time management

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 at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: September 8, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail]. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.