Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering Supervisor to lead a team delivering distribution design packages for 4kV–35kV projects. You will work with GIS, CAD, WMS, and client systems while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include engineering calculations, permit coordination, and client communication. Travel 15–25% may be required; experience with NESC and ESRI GIS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with NESC standards and common design tools.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Familiarity with GIS/ESRI software and distribution design tools.
• Strong MS Office skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction work packages for electric distribution using GIS, CAD, WMS and client systems.
• Perform engineering calculations for poles, guying, loading, voltage, and protective devices.
• Lead a 3–8 person team to design overhead and underground distribution packages (4kV–35kV).
• Mentor junior engineers, review designs, and ensure constructability and QAQC.
• Coordinate permits, Right‑of‑Way, and client communications; travel as needed.

Skills

NESC Standards

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam/Adobe

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Team leadership

Design review

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

ESRI GIS

Pole Foreman

Spida-Calc

O-Calc

DDS

SAP

Job description

Distribution Engineering Supervisor

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.

Location

This position has remote-working capabilities but the preference is for candidates to be located within a commutable distance of Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area (Western Pennsylvania) to support local utility clients as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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, 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.
• Lead team of 3-8 engineers to develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 35kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, third party attachment, and inspection reports.
• Oversee on-boarding, performance, and day to day assignments of direct reports Act as technical lead for engineers/designers to develop construction work packages included engineering calculations and constructability concern; this will including training junior engineers and designers, and entry-level technicians.
• Work under Engineering Manager to maintain project scope, schedule and budget Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes; 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 (Authority Having Jurisdiction).
• Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field and forestry personnel, 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.

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements)

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Experience with NESC Standards, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc, DDS and SAP.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to review other engineer designs with detailed eye for errors.
• Some previous experience monitoring scopes and tracking others work progress.
• Willingness to perform both office work and field work; Overnight travel may be necessary (15-25% travel).
• Ability to work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer‑related travel may be anticipated (Job‑related travel will be reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates).
• Experience with ESRI and GIS are preferred, but not required.
• Prior team leadership experience is a plus.

About the Company

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology‑focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go‑to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor‑owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry‑leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions.

Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

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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Mission

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Job Details

Original Posting: September 8, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Pay and Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Securing Your Data

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Commitment and Diversity

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.