Distribution Engineer

Leidos LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks Distribution Engineers & Designers to tackle electric utility design challenges, working with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes. You’ll gain expertise in NESC, structural pole modeling, electrical power calculations, GIS design training, and field data collection.

The role supports remote work but prefers candidates within commuting distance of Allentown, PA, with travel as needed and a valid US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant distribution engineering or design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial engineering preferred.
• Experience with distribution projects from kickoff through design and customer interaction.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to travel as needed.
• Willingness to perform field and office work; outdoor environments acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Perform structural analysis, conductor sags, tensions, and voltage drop calculations.
• Provide support during construction and post-construction reviews for standards compliance.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles.

Skills

NESC knowledge

Pole modeling

Electrical power calculations

GIS design training

Field data collection

Client design standards

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Pole Foreman

O-Calc

Spida-Calc

CREWS

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 Distribution Engineers & Designers 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!

This position has remote-working capabilities but the preference is for candidates to be located within a commutable distance of Allentown, PA metropolitan area (Eastern Pennsylvania) to support local utility clients as business needs require.

As a 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)

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation.
• Experience with utility reliability projects.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC.
• 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.

Nice to Haves

• Previous QAQC experience
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
• Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
• 1 year or more of Relevant management or leadership experience

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

About Leidos

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.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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.

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.

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.