Senior Distribution Engineer

Leidos; Battle Creek (MI); Hybrid; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A technology-focused utility solutions provider is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer in Battle Creek, MI. This role involves designing high-quality projects for electric utilities and managing budgets, schedules, and client engagements. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in electric utility design engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. This position offers remote capabilities with occasional in-person requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electric utility design engineering.
• Relevant experience with electric utility or consulting firm.
• Ability to analyze and perform structural and electrical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering for electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for various utility projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Coordinate field data collection and project design.

Skills

Electric utility design engineering

Project management

Interpersonal communication

NESC knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

GIS systems

MicroStation

CAD tools

Job description

Description

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Leidos is seeking Senior Distribution Engineers who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure Leidos's reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. If you join us in this role, you'll gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards.

Travel

This position has remote-working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of our Michigan support areas in order to be considered, so we can provide support to our local utility customer as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Michigan on an as-needed basis.

As a Senior Distribution Engineer, You Can Expect To

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo.
• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned.
• Design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS.
• Review engineering design packages with clients.
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up.
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities.
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables.
• Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications.
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages.

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements)

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution.
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Some prior knowledge of structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.

You Might Also Have Proficiency With

• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC.
• MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD tools.

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go‑to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We’ve worked with over 50 investor‑owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we’re continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we’ve got an amazing group of industry‑leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News‑Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast‑paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities.

Original Posting: March 12, 2026. For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 – $132,775.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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