Lead Distribution Engineer

Leidos; Carbondale (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering leader for electric utility design. This role offers the chance to grow a team and shape business relationships while overseeing design work and client interaction. Flexible work arrangements are available, and the position is contingent upon securing a future contract.

Benefits

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Formal Mentorship Programs

Learning & Development Resources

Management & Leadership Opportunities

Technical Upskilling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant electric distribution design engineering experience.
• 1+ year in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems.
• Interact with utility clients and participate in business development.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Pole Foreman

O-Calc

Spida-Calc

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Distribution Engineering leader for electric utility design. As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Formal Mentorship Programs
• Learning & Development Resources
• Management & Leadership Opportunities
• Technical Upskilling

This position offers a unique career opportunity to help grow a team and shape business relationships with Leidos' utility customer in the area. You'll play a part in building a program and shaping the future of our distribution engineering business.

This role is contingent upon a pending contract win with Leidos' customers. The position is expected to be filled within 2-3 months from the job posting date. It is not immediately available but will be once Leidos secures a future contract.

The role is based out of Colorado, largely remote for now, with some regional travel (~20-25%). Candidates should be located in or near Colorado to best serve our utility customer. Future support to a local office may be involved.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Oversee design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems
• Interact with utility clients regularly, including meetings at customer facilities and local travel
• Participate in business development, including proposal building and submission
• Review client work and assess scope requirements
• Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis, conductor sags and tensions, voltage drop, and flicker
• Provide engineering support during construction and post-construction reviews
• Conduct outage root cause analysis and mitigation
• Coordinate utility conflicts and develop large design packages for complex projects
• Collaborate with other engineering leads to ensure resource utilization and quality standards
• Potentially participate in hiring and provide technical support and guidance to your team

Background Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant electric distribution design engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 1+ year in a leadership role
• Experience with distribution project execution, customer interaction, and process documentation
• Proficiency with the NESC
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to utilize a personal vehicle for travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• QAQC experience
• Experience estimating costs, developing BOM, calculating CIAC
• Successful customer interaction history
• Experience with design tools like Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
• Experience with Xcel Energy is highly preferred

Professional Attributes:

• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative and inclusive attitude
• Positive demeanor
• Self-motivated with limited supervision
• Professional manner and attention to detail
• Excellent time management