Remote-Ready Associate Distribution Engineer

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PE license support

Mentorship programs

Flexible hours

Job summary

Leidos in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer/Designer to design and support electrical distribution systems for utility clients. You will work both in the office and in the field, developing work packages, performing structural and electrical calculations, and coordinating with utilities.

The role offers remote-capabilities, with preference for candidates near Pittsburgh to support local clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 0+ years of experience.
• Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle; some travel anticipated (reimbursed).
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; ability to work outdoors; customer-site visits may be required.
• Candidates should possess a valid U.S. drivericense; some local/regional travel expected.

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, sag/tension for spans, and voltage drop/flicker calculations.
• Provide engineering support during construction; post-construction reviews to ensure standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and prepare large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments; work permits, easements, ROW applications.

Skills

NESC Standards

ESRI GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Verbal communications

Written communications

Driver's license

Fieldwork willingness

Education

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

Tools

ESRI

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Leidos in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer/Designer to design and support electrical distribution systems for utility clients. You will work both in the office and in the field, developing work packages, performing structural and electrical calculations, and coordinating with utilities.

The role offers remote-capabilities, with preference for candidates near Pittsburgh to support local clients.