Distribution Engineer

Leidos LLC; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking Distribution Engineers in Southern Louisiana who design and support electric utility projects. You will work with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables and develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and other utility projects, with some field data collection and travel within the Louisiana territory.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience and a BS in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Knowledge of structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand calculations.
• Own reliable transportation for travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects.
• Coordinate with engineers and design leads on client issues.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Review engineering design packages with clients.
• Coordinate field data collection and site visits as needed.

Skills

NESC knowledge

Structural analysis

Cable/conduit design

Electrical power calculations

GIS design

Field data collection

Client interaction

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial)

Tools

MicroStation

CAD tools

Work Management systems

Job estimating software

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 in the Southern Louisiana area 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 Southern Louisiana (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette) to be considered, so we can provide support for our local utility customers as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Louisiana on an as-needed basis.

As a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers;
• Perform individual design tasks in addition to QC efforts within your group;
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and Work Management systems;
• Work with other engineers and design leads on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control;
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned;
• 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;
• Coordinate 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 some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages;
• Be available for customer-facing activities and/or meetings on an as-needed basis (Job related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates).

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.
• Background in 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 provide your own reliable transportation, as some customer-related travel may be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates).
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.

You Might Also Have Some Previous Experience 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.

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Original Posting: April 21, 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 $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

• 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.