Remote Associate Distribution Engineer - Design & Field

Leidos Inc

Reston (VA)

Remote

USD 51,000 - 92,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer/Designer who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. You will develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems and work directly with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes. Role requires field and office work, familiarity with NESC and GIS tools, and a valid U.S.

driver’s license. This position offers remote capabilities with preference for candidates near Pittsburgh, PA metro area to support

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial preferred with 0+ years of experience.
Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to utilize a personal vehicle; some travel anticipated.
Willingness to perform both field and office work; occasional outdoor work.
Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license; some local or regional travel expected.

Responsibilities

Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers.
Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure applicable engineering and construction standards are met.
Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements for large design packages in dense urban environments; work permits, easements, and ROW applications.