Remote Distribution Engineer — Power Delivery & Field Design

Leidos; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Engineer License (PE) 지원

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Leadership training

Formal mentorship programs

Management opportunities

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers to support electric utility projects in the Southern Louisiana area. Candidates can have remote capabilities but must be within commutable distance for in-person support as needed.

The role involves delivering high-quality design packages, working with GIS and Work Management systems, and coordinating with clients and internal teams. Travel for customer sites may be required, with IRS-approved reimbursement rates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in distribution engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience with electrical distribution design processes and field data collection.
• Familiarity with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, and coordination of protective devices.
• Ability to provide own reliable transportation for field/client sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for electric utility customers and related design tasks.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using GIS and Work Management systems.
• Coordinate with engineers and design leads on schedules, budgets, and quality control.
• Review engineering design packages with clients and perform planning and follow-up tasks.
• Analyze scope of work and maintain schedule adherence to client priorities.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements to drive efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate utilities and field requirements for large, complex projects including permits and ROW applications.
• Be comfortable working both in the field and in the office, with some customer-site visits.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

NESC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial engineering

Tools

MicroStation

CAD tools

Work management software

Job description

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers to support electric utility projects in the Southern Louisiana area. Candidates can have remote capabilities but must be within commutable distance for in-person support as needed.

The role involves delivering high-quality design packages, working with GIS and Work Management systems, and coordinating with clients and internal teams. Travel for customer sites may be required, with IRS-approved reimbursement rates.