Distribution Engineer

Leidos; Bethlehem (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement options

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer in the Allentown, PA area, passionate about electric utility design engineering. This role involves performing design engineering for electric utility customers, developing work packages, managing scope and budget, and communicating effectively. Candidates must have 4+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and an active PE license. The position offers remote capabilities with local travel for on-site meetings. Benefits include competitive compensation and comprehensive health programs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in electric distribution design engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages using customer GIS and WMS systems.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.

Skills

Electric utility design engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Transport logistics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial)

Tools

GIS systems

EFD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Position Overview

Leidos is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer in the Allentown, PA area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering.

Travel

While the position offers remote‑working capabilities, candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Allentown, PA. Selected candidates are expected to attend in‑person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Pennsylvania on an as‑needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, and Maximo.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned.
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow‑up.
• Analyze scope 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.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements; assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments; develop work permit, easement, and ROW applications.
• Be comfortable in both field and office settings; may require local or regional customer‑site visits to collect field data for work package development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience, either with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; must hold or be able to obtain licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Some prior experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault current calculations.
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local or regional customer‑related travel is anticipated (job‑related travel will be reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Providing estimated costs, development of a Bill of Materials, and calculating the Cost of Installation and Asset Cost (CIAC).
• Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, and Katapult.
• Experience with work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD or MicroStation – performing Electrical Distribution Design.
• Experience in providing Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for Design Projects.
• High‑level organization and project management skills.
• Ability to train entry‑level resources and create process documents.

Professional Attributes

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude.
• Professional dress and demeanor.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 – $132,775.00. This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors are considered when extending an offer.

Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement options.

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.