Lead Distribution Engineer

Leidos Inc; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Kansas City, MO area with a passion for electric utility design engineering. The role includes overseeing design engineering, collaborating with clients, and managing project scopes and budgets.

Qualified candidates need a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 4+ years of experience. Compensation ranges from $73,450 to $132,775 with benefits that include Health and Wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight of design engineering for electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for various utility projects using GIS systems.
• Collaborate on client issues including schedule adherence.

Skills

Electric utility design engineering

NESC

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

GIS

Bentley Expert Designer

Maximo

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Kansas City, MO area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We look for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll work directly with clients to maintain Leidos' reputation for high-quality work. If you join us, you'll gain expertise in NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards.

Travel

This position has remote-working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Kansas City, MO in order to be considered, so we can provide support to our local utility customer as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight of your team's design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers; you may also be performing individual design tasks in addition to QC efforts within your group
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo
• Collaborate with other design leads on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned; Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
• Review engineering design packages with clients
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables
• 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
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages

Background Requirements

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited program/institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Some prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

Professional Attributes

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Positive attitude
• Professional demeanor

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include 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.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.