Distribution Engineering Manager

Leidos; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering Manager to lead a team that develops construction work packages for electric distribution using GIS, CAD, and WMS systems. The role entails directing project delivery, budgeting, and client coordination from Orlando, FL with a hybrid office requirement and periodic travel.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background (ABET-accredited), 8+ years' utility design experience, and leadership capabilities, plus PMP/PE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; Electrical or Mechanical preferred.
• 8+ years' experience with a Bachelor's or 6+ years with a Master's in electric utility design or consulting.
• Experience leading engineering personnel.
• Solid knowledge of the NESC and client construction standards.
• Proven project management experience (initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, closeout).
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership for project teams.
• Serve as client point of contact and liaison on project issues.
• Collaborate with design managers on schedule and quality control.
• Oversee capital, reliability, and customer project work (OH/UG).
• Facilitate client and team collaboration; manage staffing and load based on demand.
• Track scope, schedule, and budget; monitor project progress.
• Oversee QA/QC for the design team and report metrics.

Skills

Leadership

GIS

CAD

Project Management

Client Liaison

Communication

Team Oversight

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PoleForeman

Bentley OpenUtilities Designer

GE Smallworld

Maximo

Job description

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We are seeking a Distribution Engineering Manager to manager and oversee a team responsible for developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Your team will utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems to develop work packages. You will also have oversight of assignments such as preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, developing BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).

Location: This position is based in Orlando, FL, with a preference for candidates who can work in the office 3–4 days per week. Remote work may be considered for an exceptional candidate, with the expectation of periodic travel to the Orlando office for team meetings, collaboration, and other business needs. The selected candidate must be available to travel to the Orlando office on an as-needed basis.

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 engineering degree
• A minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree OR 6 years of relevant experience with Master’s degree; Relevant experience is considered either workingdirectly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company, performing electric distribution design engineering
• 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.

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. 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, 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.