Remote Distribution Engineer & Designer

Leidos; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in New Jersey is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers passionate about electric utility design engineering. You will develop design and construction work packages for overhead and underground distribution systems and work closely with clients to ensure high-quality results.

This role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's in a technical field, and willingness to travel locally for client meetings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation
• Experience with utility reliability projects
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel Will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)

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
• Gain experience in coordinating 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

Skills

Distribution engineering

Client interaction

NESC knowledge

Pole loading analysis

Structural analysis

Field data collection

GIS design

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred)

Tools

Pole Foreman

O-Calc

Spida-Calc

CREWS

GIS

Job description

Leidos in New Jersey is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers passionate about electric utility design engineering. You will develop design and construction work packages for overhead and underground distribution systems and work closely with clients to ensure high-quality results.

This role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's in a technical field, and willingness to travel locally for client meetings.