Electric Distribution Engineer & Designer

Leidos; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineer & Designer in Michigan to perform design engineering for electric utility customers, ensuring high-quality deliverables. You will develop work packages using GIS and WMS tools, manage scope and schedules, and review designs with clients.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in electric distribution design, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills. Field data collection may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in design engineering for electric utility projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial engineering preferred.
• Experience with electric distribution design for utility or consulting firms.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and fault current calculations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make-Ready, and Street Light projects using GIS and WMS systems (DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo).
• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Use design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS.
• Review engineering design packages with clients.
• Coordinate field data collection and client follow-up.

Skills

2+ years of relevant experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Pole Foreman

SOCKET

Spida-Calc

DDS

GDT

GE Smallworld

Bentley Expert Designer

Maximo

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineer & Designer in Michigan to perform design engineering for electric utility customers, ensuring high-quality deliverables. You will develop work packages using GIS and WMS tools, manage scope and schedules, and review designs with clients.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in electric distribution design, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills. Field data collection may be required.