Electric Distribution Design Engineer - Remote NJ

Leidos; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in New Jersey who will develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems. You will review client requirements, perform structural and electrical calculations, and provide on-site and design support through construction.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with NESC and utility reliability projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ 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 the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation
• Experience with utility reliability projects
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
• Possess a valid U.S. driver's license; some local/regional travel expected
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; outdoor environments; customer-site visits for data collection
• Some travel could be anticipated and travel will be reimbursed

Responsibilities

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers
• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes
• 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
• 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
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and field engineering design requirements, develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Willingness to perform field work

Driver's license

Education

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

Experience may be substituted for degree

Tools

Pole Foreman

O-Calc

Spida-Calc

CREWS

Job description

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in New Jersey who will develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems. You will review client requirements, perform structural and electrical calculations, and provide on-site and design support through construction.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with NESC and utility reliability projects.