Underground Distribution Engineer – Hybrid

Leidos; Walled Lake (MI); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Leidos in Walled Lake, MI is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers to design underground electric distribution systems and manage project packages. You’ll use GIS and design tools to prepare detailed engineering packages, coordinate with utilities, and contribute to safe, reliable distribution solutions.

You will work in a hybrid setting (3 days remote, 2 days onsite) and collaborate with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes, meeting budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in electric utility distribution design, preferably underground.
• Experience with UG/URD distribution design and construction docs.
• Familiarity with NESC and underground construction requirements.
• Ability to interpret utility drawings, GIS data, and plans.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for electric utility customers with UG/URD focus.
• Develop engineering design packages for underground projects and upgrades.
• Design underground distribution systems including cables, conduits, and vaults.
• Develop work packages using GIS and Work Management systems (DDS/GDT/GE Smallworld/Maximo).
• Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, and stakeholders to resolve conflicts.
• Prepare construction drawings, BOMs, cost estimates, and ROW applications.
• Review packages with clients and update designs per feedback and standards.
• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets while ensuring quality.

Skills

Underground distribution design

Cable sizing

Voltage drop

GIS data interpretation

Field data collection

Project coordination

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Civil engineering degree

Industrial engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

GIS software

Maximo

Bentley Expert Designer

Job description

Leidos in Walled Lake, MI is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers to design underground electric distribution systems and manage project packages. You’ll use GIS and design tools to prepare detailed engineering packages, coordinate with utilities, and contribute to safe, reliable distribution solutions.

You will work in a hybrid setting (3 days remote, 2 days onsite) and collaborate with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes, meeting budgets and timelines.