Remote Distribution Design Engineer - Entry Level

Leidos LLC; Walled Lake (MI); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer to design electrical distribution systems for utility clients. You will develop design packages for overhead and underground networks, perform calculations, and support construction with field data collection.

The position offers remote-working capabilities with a preference for candidates near Walled Lake, MI to support local projects; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial engineering with 0+ years of experience.
• Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, GIS a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to travel; valid U.S. driver’s license; may travel for customer sites.
• Willingness to perform field and office work; outdoor work; customer-site visits.

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 recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications.

Skills

NESC Standards

ESRI

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

MS Office

Verbal & Written Communication

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial)

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ESRI

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer to design electrical distribution systems for utility clients. You will develop design packages for overhead and underground networks, perform calculations, and support construction with field data collection.

The position offers remote-working capabilities with a preference for candidates near Walled Lake, MI to support local projects; travel may be required.