Distribution Engineering Lead

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As a Distribution Engineering Lead, you can expect to:

• Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages; Perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on capital/ reliability design (i.e. reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc. designs)

• Be responsible for QAQC tasks on your assigned team; You will play a role in quality reviews of your team's designs prior to submittals for client projects

• Review engineering design packages for clients; Review and organize existing program work

• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities

• 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

• In the future, you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial). 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)

• Experience with engineering design quality control

• Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman, etc) and distribution pole analysis

• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM

• Engineering experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, calculations of electric demand and fault currents

• Experience using CAD programs to perform Electrical Distribution design

• Previous QAQC experience

• Proven experience and proficiency with GIS is preferred

• Prior Leadership experience is preferred

Professional attributes

• Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and support of customer advocacy

• Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations

• Ability to work with limited supervision

• Attention to detail & highly organized

• Excellent time management

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

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:

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 -

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 (but are not limited to) 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.