Distribution Engineer

Leidos; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Hawaii seeks a Distribution Engineer to design and construct electrical distribution packages for 4kV–138kV projects on Maui or Oahu. The role requires relocation to Maui or Oahu to support local utility customers and travel to sites as needed.

The engineer reviews client work, performs analyses (voltage drop, sag, and structural checks), develops permitting documents, coordinates with agencies, and supports construction through closeout. 2+ years of experience, ABET B.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with NESC standards, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.
• ESRI GIS experience is a plus.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• 15–25% overnight travel.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and use a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for distribution systems.
• Work toward day-to-day objectives with the project team.
• Review client work and assess scope requirements.
• Assist other engineers and technical staff with tasks and assignments.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJs.
• Coordinate with permit agencies, right‑of‑way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners.
• Coordinate across multiple internal areas including Project Managers and Technical Resources.
• Explain technical solutions, practices, and procedures within the organization.
• Travel to sites/Customer meetings as needed.
• Perform engineering calculations (loads, sag, voltage drop).
• Review work by other engineers for submittal to Clients.
• Provide engineering support during construction and post-construction reviews.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles.
• Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements and quality expectations.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Field and office work willingness

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Adobe

ESRI GIS

BOUD

Pole Foreman

Spida-Calc

O-Calc

Job description

Location & Relocation

These positions are based on the island of Maui, HI and Oahu, HI. Candidates are expected to relocate to Maui or Oahu to support our local utility customers, projects, and team. We welcome qualified candidates from across the United States and are pleased to offer a competitive relocation package for eligible hires. If you're looking for an exciting leadership opportunity while enjoying the unique lifestyle and professional experience of living in Hawaii, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for moderately complex 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.
• Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with the project team.
• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
• Assist other technical staff with tasks and assignments.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s.
• Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners for joint-owned poles.
• Coordinate across multiple internal areas including Project Managers and Technical Resources.
• Able to explain technical solutions, practices, and procedures within the organization.
• Travel to sites/Customer meetings as needed.
• 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.
• Perform reviews of work by other engineers for submittal to Clients.
• 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.
• Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Experience with NESC Standards, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.
• Experience with ESRI and GIS a plus.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc.
• 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 (15-25% travel).
• Ability to work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to utilize personal vehicle.

Pay Range

$59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.