Distribution Engineer & Designer — Flexible Hours & Growth

Leidos Inc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in Charleston to develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems. You will review client scopes, perform structural and electrical calculations, and provide field support to ensure standards compliance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency with NESC. Travel and field work are expected as part of project delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred; additional experience may substitute.
• Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including customer interaction and documentation.
• Experience with utility reliability projects.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; some travel may be required.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers
• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
• Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• 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.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and field engineering design requirements; develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Customer interaction

Education

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

Tools

Pole Foreman

O-Calc

Spida-Calc

CREWS

GIS design training

Job description

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in Charleston to develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems. You will review client scopes, perform structural and electrical calculations, and provide field support to ensure standards compliance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency with NESC. Travel and field work are expected as part of project delivery.