Remote Distribution Engineer - Electric Utility Design

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

Job summary

Leidos in New Jersey is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers to develop and review design packages for electrical distribution systems. You will work with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes and support field data collection and design in a dynamic utility environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency with NESC. Some travel and hybrid work arrangements are possible within New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in 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 reimbursed)
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; outdoor environments; customer-site data collection

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 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; develop large design packages for complex urban projects; work permits, easements, ROW applications

Skills

NESC knowledge

Client communication

Field and office work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial

Tools

Pole Foreman

O-Calc

Spida-Calc

CREWS

Job description

Leidos in New Jersey is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers to develop and review design packages for electrical distribution systems. You will work with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes and support field data collection and design in a dynamic utility environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency with NESC. Some travel and hybrid work arrangements are possible within New Jersey.