Lead Distribution Engineer

Leidos; Carbondale (IL); Remote; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves overseeing design and construction for electric distribution systems, ensuring high-quality standards while interacting with utility clients. The position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for career development. With a focus on innovation, the role allows you to shape business relationships and contribute to impactful projects in the electric utility sector. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a chance to grow, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Career development opportunities

Learning & Development Resources

Professional Engineer License (PE) support

Project Management Professional (PMP) support

Formal Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electric distribution design engineering.
• 1 year+ of demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construction work packages for distribution systems.
• Interact directly with utility clients and conduct engineering calculations.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and develop large design packages.

Skills

Electric Distribution Design Engineering

Leadership

Customer Interaction

Engineering Calculations

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Pole Foreman

O-Calc

Spida-Calc

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Base pay range

$72,150.00/yr - $130,425.00/yr

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 is a unique career opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping to grow a team and shape business relationships with Leidos' utility customer in the area. In this role, you'll play a part in building a program and shaping the future of an important part of our distribution engineering business.

This role is tied to a pending contract, and is therefore contingent upon contract wins with Leidos customers. Interested candidates can expect the role to be filled anywhere from 2-3 months of the time of the job posting. This is not an immediately available position, but will become available, should Leidos secure a future contract win that is currently pending.

The position is based out of Colorado, but is largely remote in nature for the time being. Some regional travel is expected (~20-25%), so candidates should be located in or adjacent to Colorado in order for Leidos to best serve our utility customer. In the future, the design engineering lead may help to provide support to a team based out of an local office.

In This Role, You Can Expect To

• Oversee design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers
• Interact directly with our utility client on a frequent, as-needed basis; including meetings at customer facilities and local travel as needed
• Play a role in business development opportunities, including building and submittal of proposals
• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
• Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
• Collaborate with other design engineering leads to ensure utilization of resources and best practices that adhere to high quality standards
• In the future, you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for your team, and you'll provide technical support to your team as needed and guidance for program decisions
  
  

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements)

• 5+ years of relevant work experience performing electric distribution design engineering either in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution will be preferred; Relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific degree
• 1 year+ of demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous QAQC experience
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Demonstrated history of successful Customer Interaction
• Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
• Experience working with Xcel Energy is strongly preferred
  
  

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting of customer advocacy
• Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Professional demeanor
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management
  
  

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Apply today!

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Original Posting

April 24, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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