Lead Distribution Engineer

Leidos Inc; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Paid leave

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in Framingham, MA, to oversee electric utility design engineering projects. The role combines field and office work, focusing on ensuring the integrity of engineering designs and adherence to high-quality standards.

The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience in electric distribution projects, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and familiarity with NESC and pole-loading software. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electric distribution projects.
• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code.
• Familiarity with pole-loading software and distribution pole analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of electrical distribution work packages.
• Review engineering design packages with clients.
• Provide engineering support during construction.

Skills

Electric distribution project experience

NESC proficiency

Engineering design quality control

Field and office work readiness

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

O-Calc

STORMS software

GIS tools

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Framingham, MA area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We want a professional dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality and that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. This role offers expertise in NESC, structural pole modeling, electrical power calculations, GIS design training, field data collection, and client design standards.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

This position is hybrid: 3 days per week are spent working in our office, collaborating with internal teams, and 2 days per week can be spent working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages; perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on programmatic/capital/reliability design (e.g., 3rd party attachment/Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc.)
• Be responsible for QA/QC tasks on your assigned team; play a role in quality reviews of your team's designs prior to submittals for client projects.
• Review engineering design packages with clients and organize existing program work.
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities.
• Interact directly with clients on a frequent, as-needed basis.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements; assist with work-permit development, easements, and ROW applications.
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages.
• Play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team.

Qualifications (What Sets You Apart)

• 8+ years of relevant experience working electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution. Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of an engineering-specific bachelor's degree.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience with engineering design quality control.
• Familiarity with pole-loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman, etc.) and distribution pole analysis.
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates).
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages.
• Candidates should possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous QA/QC experience.
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC.
• Demonstrated history of customer interaction.
• Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS is preferred.
• Prior leadership experience is preferred.

Professional Attributes

• Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal, 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 dress and demeanor.
• Attention to detail & highly organized.
• Excellent time management.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $92,300.00 – $166,850.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered when extending an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.