Distribution Engineer - Electric Utility Design Lead

Leidos Inc; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking Distribution Engineers for Maui, HI and Oahu, HI. The role focuses on designing and delivering distribution projects for electric utilities, collaborating with clients and leading teams to ensure high-quality results.

The position requires 2+ years of relevant experience, an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation, ESRI GIS, and related tools. Travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.
• Experience with ESRI GIS is a plus.
• Experience with distribution design tools (BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc).
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to perform field and office work.
• Up to 15–25% overnight travel.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to utilize personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for distribution systems from 4kV to 138kV.
• Meet day-to-day objectives with the project team.
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Assist other engineers and staff as needed.
• Develop permitting documents for AHJs.
• Coordinate with permit agencies and other stakeholders for joint‑owned poles.
• Coordinate across internal teams including PMs and technical resources.
• Explain technical solutions and procedures within the organization.
• Travel to sites and customer meetings as needed.
• Perform engineering calculations for structural loading, sag and tension, voltage drop and flicker.
• Review others' work for submittal to clients.
• Provide construction support and post-construction reviews to ensure standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Outdoor work ability

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

ESRI GIS

BOUD

Pole Foreman

Spida-Calc

O-Calc

Job description

Leidos Inc is seeking Distribution Engineers for Maui, HI and Oahu, HI. The role focuses on designing and delivering distribution projects for electric utilities, collaborating with clients and leading teams to ensure high-quality results.

The position requires 2+ years of relevant experience, an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation, ESRI GIS, and related tools. Travel to sites is expected.