Remote-Ready Distribution Engineer in LA

Native American Talent; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Southern Louisiana is seeking Distribution Engineers with 2+ years of experience. You will perform electric utility design tasks, develop work packages, and coordinate with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables. The role combines field and office work with occasional customer-site visits.

Qualifications include a BS degree in a related field and NESC proficiency, plus strong communication skills. Travel within Louisiana is anticipated and travel costs are reimbursed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in distribution engineering.
• Background in National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide reliable transportation for customer-related travel (reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for electric utility customers; may include individual design tasks and QC.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using GIS and Work Management systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and leads on scope, schedule, and budget; ensure quality control.
• Review engineering designs with clients and perform planning and follow-up tasks.
• Analyze scope and maintain adherence to client priorities and schedules.
• Drive continuous workflow improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate utilities and large design packages for complex urban projects; obtain permits and ROW.
• Occasionally visit customer sites to collect field data for work packages.
• Attend customer meetings as needed; travel reimbursed at IRS-approved rates.

Skills

2+ years experience

NESC knowledge

Strong communication

Transportation for travel

Education

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

Tools

MicroStation

CAD tools

Work management software

Job description

Leidos in Southern Louisiana is seeking Distribution Engineers with 2+ years of experience. You will perform electric utility design tasks, develop work packages, and coordinate with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables. The role combines field and office work with occasional customer-site visits.

Qualifications include a BS degree in a related field and NESC proficiency, plus strong communication skills. Travel within Louisiana is anticipated and travel costs are reimbursed.