Remote Distribution Engineer – Power Delivery (LA)

Able Too Work; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in the Southern Louisiana area who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. You’ll design for OH/UG/URD projects, review packages, and ensure high-quality deliverables while coordinating with clients and field teams.

The role blends field and office work, with some customer-site visits; travel is reimbursed and you may work remotely within commutable distance of Southern Louisiana. A strong background in NESC and power systems is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant distribution engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial engineering.
• Familiarity with NESC and utility design standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for electric utility customers and QC tasks.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects.
• Coordinate with engineers to manage scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Review design packages with clients and perform planning and follow-up.
• Ensure schedule adherence and advocate client priorities.
• Lead process improvements for efficient, high-quality client deliverables.
• Coordinate utility conflicts and field requirements for large design packages.
• Occasional customer-site visits to collect field data.

Skills

NESC knowledge

Communication skills

Field design experience

Education

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

Tools

MicroStation

Work Management Software

CAD Tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in the Southern Louisiana area who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. You’ll design for OH/UG/URD projects, review packages, and ensure high-quality deliverables while coordinating with clients and field teams.

The role blends field and office work, with some customer-site visits; travel is reimbursed and you may work remotely within commutable distance of Southern Louisiana. A strong background in NESC and power systems is required.