Distribution Engineer

Leidos Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Grand Rapids is seeking a Distribution Engineer to perform design engineering for electric utility customers. This role involves developing work packages and managing project scopes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience. There's an opportunity for remote work, but candidates must be within a commutable distance for local client support. Competitive salary range is $72,150 - $130,425.

Benefits

Career development and growth opportunities

Flexible work hours

Professional Engineer License (PE) opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience working with electric utility design engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for various projects using GIS and WMS systems.
• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.

Skills

Design engineering

Communication skills

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

CAD tools

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.

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers 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!

Travel:

This position has remote-working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of our Michigan support areas in order to be considered, so we can provide support to our local utility customer as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Michigan on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• 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, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, 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
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements)

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial). 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)
• 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

You Might Also Have Proficiency with

• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design
• Work management software and job estimating software
• CAD tools

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.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We\'re the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don\'t wear capes (they\'re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it\'s always been done."

Pay Range: $72,150.00 - $130,425.00