Distribution Engineer

Leidos; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers located in Southern Louisiana to focus on electric utility design engineering. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing engineering designs, managing work packages, and maintaining quality control while collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have expertise in NESC and be able to demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $59,150 to $106,925, with job-related travel reimbursed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Mastery of engineering design principles including structural analysis.
• Ability to provide reliable transportation for customer travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for various electric utility projects.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and manage large design packages.
• Deliver customer-facing activities and meetings on an as-needed basis.

Skills

National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

Communication skills

Design engineering

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

CAD tools

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 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; you may also be performing 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 current 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.

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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement.

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.