Associate Distribution Engineer

Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers for electric utility design engineering. Were seeking someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project no matter how simple or complex is of exceptional quality. Youll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos reputation for highquality work is always maintained.

We are looking for candidates who can work in offices in the following areas:

Jefferson Cummings Clarkesville or Palmetto Georgia

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 opportunities including:

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Formal Mentorship Programs
• Learning & Development Resources
• Future Management Opportunities

If you join us in this role youll also have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas including NESC Structural Pole Modeling Electrical Power Calculations GIS design training Project and Financial Management and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead!

The successful candidate will have interest in developing the work packages for OH UG URD Make Ready and Street Light projects using customer GIS and WMS systems such as GE Smallworld Bentley Expert Designer and Maximo. Candidates should be comfortable in both a field and office setting as some field work may be required. Selected candidates will be trained in customer engineering and construction standards. Associate Distribution Engineers will gain experience in coordination of conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements the assessment and development of design big packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments work permit development easements and ROW applications and the design of mainline vault medium voltage switchgear network system design and distribution system protection and coordination.

Associate Distribution Engineers will support the following activities under supervision of a technical lead:

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers inspection and maintenance joint use and inspection reports.
• Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
• Travel to sites as needed perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
• Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading guying calculations specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJs.
• Provide engineering support during construction including postconstruction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Work a 4/10 schedule in the clients office.

Background Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical Mechanical Civil or Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited institution
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.)
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicleas some customerrelated travel could be anticipated(Jobrelated travel will be reimbursed at IRSapproved rates)
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion
• Ability to demonstrate strong written verbal and interpersonal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD Pole Foreman SOCKET SpidaCalc or similar
• Experience using CAD tools MicroStation and/or GIS
• Experience with NESC
• Experience with design standards

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

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

At Leidos we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technologyfocused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the goto for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. Weve worked with over 50 investorowned utilities over 160 municipals/cooperatives and were continuing to expand our reach. Plus weve got an amazing group of industryleading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering NewsRecord (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

At Leidos the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally. For us helping you grow your career is good business.

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:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.