Distribution Engineer

Leidos Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 31,519 - 106,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in the Eastern PA region seeks Distribution Engineers & Designers passionate about electric utility design engineering.

You will work directly with clients, apply GIS tools, and perform design work across OH, UG, URD and Make-Ready projects, coordinating with field data and local codes. Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years’ experience; strong NESC proficiency and experience with structural analysis, conductor and protection calculations, and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant design engineering experience for electric utilities.
• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Proficiency with structural analysis, guying, cable pulling, and protective-device coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make‑Ready using GIS and systems such as ArcGIS, Infor, Maximo, STORMS, and Smallworld.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Perform planning, coordination, and client follow‑up.
• Conduct scope analysis and maintain schedule adherence; align with client priorities.
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes for efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate utilities and field design requirements for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments; support permitting and ROW processes.
• Collect field data through site visits to support design development.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Communication skills

Project coordination

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Maximo

EAM

STORMS

Smallworld

Infor

Pole Foreman

Pull Planner

Katapult

CAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Overview

Distribution Engineers & Designers in the Eastern PA region who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. This role focuses on ensuring high quality design work for Leidos electric utility customers, working directly with clients and leveraging GIS tools, structural analysis, and field data collection.

Travel & Work Arrangement

This position offers remote-working capabilities; candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Eastern PA. Availability for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Pennsylvania on an as-needed basis is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make‑Ready using customer GIS and WMS systems such as EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, and Maximo.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow‑up.
• Conduct scope analysis, maintain schedule adherence, and advocate client priorities.
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high‑quality standards.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications.
• Collect field data through local or regional customer‑site visits as needed to support design development.

Background Requirements

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Experience and proven proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Prior experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault current calculations.
• Own reliable transportation for local/regional customer visits; travel will be reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.

Additional Relevant Experience (Optional)

• Providing estimated costs, developing a bill of materials, and calculating CIAC.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, and Katapult.
• Experience with work management software and job estimating software.
• Knowledge of CAD or MicroStation for electrical distribution design.

Professional Attributes

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity toward diverse backgrounds and locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude.
• Professional dress and demeanor.

Benefits

Pay Range: $59,150.00 – $106,925.00. Employee benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement plans. 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, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.