Distribution Engineer

Leidos Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers for Maui, HI and Oahu, HI to design and deliver electrical distribution projects from 4kV to 138kV. You will develop work packages, review client scopes, and coordinate with agencies for permits, while traveling to site locations as needed.

The role involves both field and office work, requires ABET‑accredited engineering education, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ESRI GIS, and distribution design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an ABET-accredited Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial).
• Experience with NESC standards and design software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both in the field and office.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for distribution systems from 4kV to 138kV.
• Collaborate with project team to meet day-to-day objectives.
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Coordinate with permit agencies and stakeholders for joint-owned poles.
• Perform engineering calculations (pole loading, conductor sag, voltage drop).
• Support construction with post‑construction reviews and QA.

Skills

Electrical engineering

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

GIS (Esri)

Pole design tools

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Field work

Travel availability 15-25%

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

BOUD

Pole Foreman

Spida‑Calc

O‑Calc

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 Maui, HI and Oahu, HI who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. We're looking for someone dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is delivered with exceptional quality. You'll work directly with utility clients to maintain Leidos' reputation for excellence while leading a talented team supporting one of the nation's most unique electric utility systems.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work 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 AHJs.
• Coordinate with permit agencies, right‑of‑way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third 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 and 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.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 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 a 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, and O‑Calc.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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 and Benefits

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.