Distribution Engineering Manager

Description

Job Description:

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos**,** we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

We are currently seeking a Distribution Engineering Manager for electric utility engineering.  This position will be working with our growing Power Distribution Engineering team. This role will require leading other distribution engineers, oversight and QA/QC of both simple and complex engineering projects, working directly with clients, and ensuring the Leidos reputation of high quality is maintained.

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

Successful candidates 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 including:

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Leadership training
• Increased Management opportunities; Visibility to leadership

In this role, you can also expect to gain experience/expertise in:

• Execution of existing design programs for Leidos’ clients
• Financial monitoring and reporting
• Metrics oversight
• Team hiring and development
• Project Management

Background Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company, performing design engineering
• Execution of electric distribution projects from kickoff through design approved
• QA/QC
• Previous Customer interaction/Client-facing experience
• Proven history of accurate Process documentation
• Experience with the NESC and/or CA GO95

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an electric utility consulting company or firm
• EIT/FE credentials or PE license
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc
• Experience  using MicroStation--performing Electrical Distribution design
• Experience with Joint Use and Colocation projects 

Professional Attributes Needed to Succeed in this role:

• Strong communication skills,  written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting 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

Protect yourself and your family with the benefits of working for a world-class employer.  When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies.”

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Pay Range:

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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.

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