Electric Distribution Designer - GIS/CAD & Field Design

Leidos LLC; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Designer to support Framingham, MA area projects. You will develop construction work packages for electric distribution systems (4kV–138kV) using GIS, CAD, and other client systems, with duties spanning field surveys, calculations, and project coordination.

The role demands field work about half the time, collaboration with clients and project teams, and experience with distributed systems including OH/UG/URD environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering field or related and less than two years of prior relevant experience.
• Background working with a utility performing design work.
• Ability to work in the field approximately half of the work week.
• Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman) and SAP.
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with distribution design projects using medium voltage equipment and related infrastructure.
• Experience with civil & electrical package development for complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, and GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical overhead and underground distribution work packages (4kV–138kV).
• Ensure quality control and safe work practices within project scope, schedule and budget.
• Field pole locations and document existing conditions.
• Fielding equipment and mileage reimbursement.

Skills

Client communication

Field work

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PLS-CADD

MicroStation

GIS

O-Calc

SPIDA Calc

Pole Foreman

SAP

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Designer to support Framingham, MA area projects. You will develop construction work packages for electric distribution systems (4kV–138kV) using GIS, CAD, and other client systems, with duties spanning field surveys, calculations, and project coordination.

The role demands field work about half the time, collaboration with clients and project teams, and experience with distributed systems including OH/UG/URD environments.