Senior Distribution Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer in the Framingham, MA area. This hybrid position requires a blend of office and fieldwork, focusing on the quality and engineering design of electric utility projects. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience in electric distribution, a relevant engineering degree, and strong communication skills. The pay range is $73,450.00 – $132,775.00, along with comprehensive benefits including health programs and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in electric distribution projects.
• Experience with engineering design quality control.
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle for job-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages.
• Perform engineering design and analysis for various projects.
• Interact directly with clients to ensure project adherence.

Skills

Electric distribution project experience

Proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code

Communication skills

Familiarity with pole loading software

Ability to work in outdoor environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

STORMS software

GIS

Job description

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer in the Framingham, MA area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You will work directly with clients to maintain Leidos’ reputation for high-quality work.

This position is hybrid in nature: 3 days/week in the office, 2 days/week remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages; perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on programmatic, capital or reliability design (e.g., 3rd party attachment/Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc. designs)
• Be responsible for QAQC tasks on your assigned team; play a role in quality reviews of your team's designs prior to submittals for client projects
• Review engineering design packages with clients; review and organize existing program work
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
• Interact directly with clients on a frequent, as-needed basis
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements; assist with work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
• In the future, you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience working electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of an engineering-specific bachelor’s degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Experience with engineering design quality control
• Familiarity with pole loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman, etc.) and distribution pole analysis
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle; some customer-related travel could be anticipated (job-related travel reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
• Candidates should possess a valid U.S. driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous QAQC experience
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a bill of materials, calculating the CIAC
• Demonstrated history of customer interaction
• Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS is preferred
• Prior leadership experience is preferred

Professional Attributes

• Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communication skills, and support of customer advocacy
• Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Professional dress and demeanor
• Attention to detail & highly organized
• Excellent time management

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00. Benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. Competitive compensation packages reflect the importance of our work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.