Distribution Engineering Manager

Leidos; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Distribution Engineering Manager based in Charlotte, NC, to lead and oversee a team delivering electric distribution work packages using GIS, CAD, and related tools. You will guide engineers and designers, manage BOMs, cost estimates, permits, Right-of-Way, and CIAC calculations, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across diverse teams, and hands-on project management for complex and routine distribution projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years with master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering personnel.
• Proficient knowledge of the NESC and client construction standards.
• Successful project management experience (initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, closeout).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive of diverse backgrounds and locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams.
• Function as client point of contact and liaison on project-related issues.
• Collaborate with other design managers on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control.
• Oversee and manage existing capital, reliability, and customer project work (OH & UG).
• Facilitate client and team collaboration; manage resource loading based on client demands.
• Track scope, schedule, and budget for projects in flight.
• Oversee QA/QC for the design team.
• Monitor team performance metrics and report financials.
• Participate in hiring and professional development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

NESC knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical or Mechanical)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PoleForeman

Bentley OpenUtilities Designer

GE Smallworld

Maximo

Job 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 a Distribution Engineering Manager who is passionate about electric utility design engineering to lead and oversee a team within our growing Power Distribution Engineering organization. This role will be responsible for leading distribution engineers and designers in the development of construction work packages for electric distribution systems, while providing technical oversight and QA/QC for both simple and complex engineering projects.

The team will utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems to develop high-quality work packages in accordance with client and construction standards. The Distribution Engineering Manager will also oversee activities such as developing bills of materials (BOMs), cost estimating, forestry trimming requests, permitting and Right-of-Way acquisition, easements, and Customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) calculations. This role will work directly with clients, provide leadership and guidance to the engineering team, and ensure Leidos’ reputation for high-quality work and customer service is maintained.

Location: This position is based in Charlotte, NC with a preference for candidates to work onsite in the office full time.

As a Distribution Engineering Manager, you can expect to:

• Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams.
• Function as client point of contact and liaison on project-related issues.
• Collaborate with other design managers on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control
• Oversee and manage existing capital, reliability, and customer project work for clients: Customer project work may include reconductors, voltage conversions, load swaps, circuit rebuilds, DOT relocations, DG integrations, and new, large customer development feeds (OH & UG).
• Facilitate client & team collaboration and communication; managing resource loading based on clients demands.
• Track scope, schedule, and budget for projects in flight
• Oversee QA/QC for your design team
• Monitor team performance metrics
• Track and report financial metrics
• Partake in Hiring efforts for your team, as well as participate in activities that will drive professional development for designers and engineers in your organization

What Sets You Apart (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) from an ABET-accredited institution; Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of prior relevant experience is required OR 6+ years of relevant experience with master’s degree.
• Demonstrated Experience leading engineering personnel
• Proficient knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and comprehension of client construction standards.
• Successful project management experience (initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, closeout)
• Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and provide leadership to other team members; Ability to work effectively in teams.

You Might Also Have (Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software such as PoleForeman, Bentley OpenUtilities Designer, GE Smallworld, Maximo, or similar products.
• Experience with complex projects in distribution design: using medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects.
• Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments.
• PMP certification and/or PE license

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 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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Original Posting:

September 23, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.