Lead Distribution Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in Kansas City, MO. This role involves overseeing design engineering for electric utility projects, ensuring high quality and client satisfaction. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. The position offers remote capabilities while requiring some in-person attendance.

Responsibilities include developing work packages and collaborating on project quality control. The pay range is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00, determined by experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in electric utility design engineering.
• Profound knowledge of NESC and electrical power calculations.
• Experience in structural pole modeling and client design standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages using GIS and WMS systems.
• Collaborate with design leads on schedule and quality control.

Skills

Experience with NESC

Cable pulling calculations

Structural analysis

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Tools

DDS

GDT

GE Smallworld

Bentley Expert Designer

Maximo

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Kansas City, MO area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. The role requires ensuring exceptional quality on all projects, working directly with clients and maintaining the company’s reputation for high‑quality work. The engineer will gain expertise in NESC, structural pole modeling, electrical power calculations, GIS design, field data collection, and client design standards.

Location & Travel

This position has remote‑working capabilities, but candidates must be located within commuting distance of Kansas City, MO. The selected candidate will be expected to attend in‑person meetings and assignments on an as‑needed basis throughout the customer territory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of your team's design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers and perform individual design tasks and QC efforts.
• 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 the scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work; conduct scope analysis and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities.
• Review engineering design packages with clients.
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and 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; assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, including 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.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited program; relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault current calculations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Professional Attributes

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

Pay Range

$73,450.00 - $132,775.00. The pay range is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation may also reflect responsibilities, experience, education, and other factors.

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.