Hybrid Distribution Engineer & Designer – Electric Utility

Leidos LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in Chicago, IL to perform design engineering for electric utility clients, develop work packages, and manage scope, schedule, and budget. The role blends office collaboration with field data collection, often using GIS and WMS systems like ArcGIS, Smallworld, and Maximo.

Required 2+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial fields.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred.
• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) is required.
• Experience with GIS and utility design tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready using GIS/WMS systems.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Perform planning and follow-up with customers.
• Analyze scope and maintain schedule adherence to client priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement of workflow processes for quality outcomes.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and large design packages in dense urban environments with site visits.

Skills

NESC knowledge

Field data collection

Client design standards

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS

Smallworld

Maximo

Infor

EAM

STORMS

EFD/AUD

Job description

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in Chicago, IL to perform design engineering for electric utility clients, develop work packages, and manage scope, schedule, and budget. The role blends office collaboration with field data collection, often using GIS and WMS systems like ArcGIS, Smallworld, and Maximo.

Required 2+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial fields.