Lead Distribution Engineer

Leidos; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Engineering leader to shape the future of electric utility design. This pivotal role offers the chance to build a dynamic team and foster key business relationships with utility customers. You will oversee design and construction work packages, interact regularly with clients, and contribute to business development efforts. With a focus on professional growth, this position provides a unique opportunity to lead in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Career development opportunities

Formal mentorship programs

Learning and development resources

Management and leadership opportunities

Technical upskilling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electric distribution design engineering.
• 1+ years in a leadership role managing distribution projects.
• Proficiency with NESC and engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construction for electrical distribution systems.
• Interact with utility clients and support business development.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze outages.

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

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 be instrumental 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 and may be filled 2-3 months after the job posting date. It is not immediately available but will be once a future contract is secured.

The position is based in Colorado but largely remote for now. Some regional travel (~20-25%) is expected, so candidates should be located in or near Colorado to best serve our utility customer. Future support to a local office may be required.

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 and local travel
• Participate in business development, including proposal submissions
• Review work and assess scope requirements
• Perform engineering calculations (e.g., structural analysis, conductor sags, voltage drop)
• Support construction and conduct post-construction reviews
• Analyze outages and develop mitigation strategies
• Coordinate utilities and develop large design packages in urban environments
• Collaborate with other engineering leads to ensure quality and resource utilization
• Assist in hiring and provide technical guidance to your team in the future

Background requirements:

• 5+ years of electric distribution design engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant experience in lieu
• 1+ years in a leadership role
• Experience managing distribution projects from kickoff to design approval
• Proficiency with the NESC
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel as needed

Preferred qualifications:

• QAQC experience
• Cost estimation and BOM development experience
• Strong customer interaction history
• Experience with design tools like Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
• Experience with Xcel Energy is highly preferred

Professional attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Attention to detail and time management skills

Leidos is a trusted solutions provider in energy delivery, ranked among the Top 10 T&D and Power Firms by ENR. We offer exciting opportunities for professional growth and impactful work. Apply today to join our team!