Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Leidos; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering Supervisor to lead electric utility design projects. You will develop construction work packages for the distribution system using GIS, CAD, and WMS, and coordinate with clients to ensure high-quality work.

The role covers grid hardening, reliability improvements, substation optimization, and street-light projects. You will perform engineering calculations, support permit and Right-of-Way activities, prepare BOMs, and assist with cost estimates and

Qualifications

• Experience in electric distribution engineering projects.
• Ability to develop construction work packages using industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction work packages for electric distribution systems using GIS/CAD/WMS and client systems.
• Contribute to grid hardening and reliability improvements, substation optimization, joint-use make-ready and street light projects.
• Perform engineering calculations including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and protection coordination.
• Assist with permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, BOM development, cost estimation, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements.

Skills

Client collaboration

Tools

GIS

CAD

WMS

Job description

Description

For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

This position follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week spent in the office collaborating with internal teams and two days per week working remotely.

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 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! This position follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week spent in the office collaborating with internal teams and two days per week working remotely. The successful candidate will have experience in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an OH, UG, or URD environment. Project work may include grid hardening and reliability, substation optimization, joint use make ready and street light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices. Assignments may also include: preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, development of a BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements.