Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Leidos; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Distribution Engineering Supervisor in Oahu, Hawaii, to lead a team of engineers, develop design and construction work packages for 4kV–138kV systems, and coordinate with GIS and CAD tools within programmatic projects.

You will oversee day-to-day tasks, train staff, ensure scope, schedule and budget adherence, and travel as required to support client meetings and site work.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience designing distribution OH/UG/URD systems.
• Proficient with GIS and design tools like MicroStation/AutoCAD.
• Strong verbal and written communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5-8 engineers to develop design and construction work packages for distribution systems.
• Coordinate with GIS, CAD, WMS and client systems on work packages.
• Provide technical leadership and review of engineer designs for QA/QC.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and performance of direct reports.
• Support field and office work and travel to sites as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical distribution design

GIS

CAD

NESC Standards

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

GIS (Esri)

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Spida-Calc

O-Calc / SAG10

Job description

Distribution Engineering Supervisor – Oahu, Hawaii

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering Supervisor in Oahu, Hawaii who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We are looking for someone dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is delivered with exceptional quality.

Location & Relocation

This position is based on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and candidates are expected to relocate to Oahu to support our local utility customers, projects, and team. We welcome qualified candidates from across the United States and offer a competitive relocation package for eligible hires.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of 5-8 engineers to develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• 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.
• Oversee day to day assignments for direct reports.
• Technical lead for engineers/designers to develop construction work packages included engineering calculations and constructability concerns.
• Train junior engineers and designers.
• Work under Engineering Manager to maintain project scope, schedule and budget.
• Train entry level designers and technicians.
• Oversee on-boarding and performance of direct reports.
• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
• Ability to clearly communicate work progress, technical issues, and schedule with Client.
• Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s.
• Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners for joint-owned poles.
• Travel to sites/Customer meetings as needed.
• Perform 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.
• Perform reviews (QAQC) of work by other engineers for submittal to Clients.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with NESC Standards, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.
• Proven successful experience in designing distribution systems for OH, UG, or URD environments.
• Experience with ESRI and GIS a plus.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as O-Calc and SAG10 are a must. BOUD, Pole Foreman, and Spida-Calc experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to review other engineer designs and a detailed eye for errors.
• Experience monitoring scopes and tracking others’ work progress.
• Prior team leadership experience a plus.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• Overnight travel may be required (15-25% travel).
• Ability to work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to utilize personal vehicle.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00.

The pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors are considered in extending an offer.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.