Hybrid Distribution Engineer & Designer, Power Delivery

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

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks Distribution Engineers & Designers to design electrical utility systems and develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready, using GIS and related systems.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables. The role blends field and office work in a hybrid setting, requiring local/regional site visits and travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred.
• Experience and proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to travel locally/regional with reimbursement at IRS rates.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready using GIS and related systems.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget for assigned work.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Assist in field data collection and travel for site visits.
• Contribute to workflow improvements to drive efficiency.

Skills

NESC knowledge

Electrical design

Project coordination

Written/verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Pole Foreman

Pull Planner

Katapult

CAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Maximo

Job description

Leidos Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks Distribution Engineers & Designers to design electrical utility systems and develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready, using GIS and related systems.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables. The role blends field and office work in a hybrid setting, requiring local/regional site visits and travel.