Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Leidos; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Durham, NC is seeking a Distribution Engineering Supervisor to lead electric utility design projects, ensuring high‑quality results for overhead and URD/Make Ready work. You will work with clients to maintain schedules, review packages, and guide the team in a fast-paced environment.

A BS in engineering (ABET‑accredited) and 2+ years in electric distribution are required; NESC experience and strong communication are essential. Some local travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in electric distribution design engineering.
• BS in Engineering from ABET accredited program; related experience may substitute.
• Experience with NESC and design calculations for distribution.
• Ability to travel locally; reliable transportation required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for overhead and underground distribution project teams.
• Supervise design staff and QA/QC efforts for the team.
• Collaborate with other design leads on client issues and schedules.
• Review engineering packages with clients and perform planning tasks.
• Analyze scope and maintain schedule adherence to client priorities.
• Oversee structural, guying, conductor, and voltage calculations.
• Coordinate utilities and develop large design packages in dense urban environments.
• Provide engineering support during construction and post‑construction reviews.
• Develop the team and assist in hiring efforts.

Skills

NESC knowledge

Structural analysis

Conductor sag and tension calcs

Voltage drop & flicker calculations

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership / mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Industrial engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Work management software

Job estimating software

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 a Distribution Engineering Supervisor in Durham, NC who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. 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 Distribution Engineering Supervisor, You can expect to:

• Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams. This will include work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and Work Management systems
• Assist with supervision of design staff and QA/QC efforts for your team
• Collaborate with other design leads on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control
• Review engineering design packages with clients; Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
• Oversee your team's 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.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW application
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and client design standards have been met.
• Develop a team and assist in hiring efforts

What Sets you Apart (Background Requirements):

• A minimum of 2+ years of prior relevant experience either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution is required
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited educational institution; Additional/Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local, customer-related travel may be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

Preferred Experience:

• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM,
• MicroStation -performing Electrical Distribution design.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• A Formal or informal leadership role

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Positive attitude
• Professional dress and demeanor

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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.