Lead Distribution Engineer

Socket.dev; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer on Oahu, Hawaii, to lead electrical utility design projects and ensure high-quality deliverables. The role involves field and office work, client coordination, and travel to support local utility customers. Relocation may be offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency with O-Calc, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience required.
• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering preferred; other experience considered.
• OH framing/design, UG distribution, UG network projects, OH to UG conversions.
• NESC standards familiarity.
• O-Calc and line design, SAG10 analysis.
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation for Electrical Distribution design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Overnight travel 15-25% may be required.
• Ability to utilize personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD and related projects using GIS and Bentley tools.
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Balance field and office work; ensure compliance with design standards.
• Coordinate utilities and develop design packages for complex cable/conduit projects.
• Design mainline MV switchgear and ensure system protections.
• Perform root cause analyses of outages and mitigation.
• Travel as required with IRS rates; relocation may be offered.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm.,

Root cause analysis

Travel readiness (15-25%)

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Industrial Engineering

EIT/FE or PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

O-Calc

SPIDA-Calc

Pole Foreman

SOCKET

Bentley Expert Designer

Job description

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.

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in Oahu, HIwho is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. If you join us in this role, you'll gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead!

Location & Relocation

This position is based on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and candidates are expected to relocate to Oahu to support our local utility customers, projects, and team. We welcome qualified candidates from across the United States and are pleased to offer a competitive relocation package for eligible hires.

As a Lead Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:

• Developing the work packages for OH, UG, URD, Conventional UG, Network UG, Make Ready and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as SAP and Bentley Expert Designer.

• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes

• Will be comfortable in both a field and office setting and trained in customer engineering and construction standards.

• Support pole structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, calculations of electric demand and fault currents.

• Developing estimated costs for projects and development of BOM

• Coordination of conflicting utilities, and other field engineering design requirements, the assessment and development of design big packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements and ROW applications, and the design of mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network system design and distribution system protection and coordination.

• The design of mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network system design and distribution system protection and coordination.

• Perform reviews of work by other engineers for submittal to Clients.

• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

• Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations

• Customer/job related travel is anticipated and will be reimbursed at IRS approved rates. Overnight travel may be required.

• Overnight travel may be required (15-25% travel)

• Ability to utilize personal vehicle
  

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience is required

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution preferred; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree

• Experience with OH framing and design, UG distribution design, UG network projects, Voltage Conversion projects, Road Widening Projects, Major Underground Projects, Conductor replacements, and OH to UG conversions

• Experience with MH/Duct System requirements

• Experience in designing within building and street transformer vaults

• Experience with NESC Standards

• Proficient with O-Calc and line design as well as SAG10 analysis

• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation for Electrical Distribution design

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Overnight travel may be required (15-25% travel)

• Ability to utilize personal vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• EIT/FE credentials or PE license

• Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, and Spida-Calc.

• Experience with Hawaiian Electric design standards

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.

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), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 5, 2026

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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.