Distribution Engineer

Leidos; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Orlando, FL seeks Distribution Engineers skilled in electric utility design to deliver high-quality work for diverse clients. The role blends field data collection with office design tasks, requiring strong communication and coordination across teams, with travel reimbursed at IRS-approved rates.

Candidates should hold a BS in an ABET-accredited engineering field, have NESC proficiency, and be prepared for both field and office work in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from ABET accredited institution; additional experience may be considered.
• Background in and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Some knowledge of structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to provide reliable transportation for potential travel.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers; may perform individual design tasks and QC within the group.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using customer GIS and Work Management systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and design leads on client issues, manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned work.
• Review engineering design packages with clients and perform planning and customer follow-up.
• Analyze scope of work and maintain schedule adherence to support client priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement to workflow processes to ensure high-quality client design deliverables.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects; handle permits, easements, ROW.
• Occasional field data collection trips and customer-site visits; support in-person meetings as needed.

Skills

Electric utility design

NESC knowledge

Structural analysis

Customer coordination

Field data collection

Strong communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

CAD tools

GIS design training

Work Management systems

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 in Orlando, FL 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!

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 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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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

July 27, 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

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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.

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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.