Distribution Designer

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Distribution Designer in Greensboro NC.

Successful Distribution Designer candidates will have interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an OH UG or URD environment.

Project work may include joint use make ready and street light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools Work Management Systems (WMS) and other client systems. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles guying cable pulling electric demand fault currents and coordination of protective devices.

Assignments may also include preparing forestry trimming requests facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition development of a BOM estimating costs and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).

As a Distribution Designer you can expect to:

• Design and construction work package development of 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 quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope schedule and budget.

What Leidos Needs From You:

• BS degree preferred but not required. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• Background working with a utility performing design work.
• Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc SPIDA Calc Pole Foreman) and SAP
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with projects in distribution design: using medium voltage switchgear voltage conversion projects distribution automation projects
• Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments

You Might Also Have Some previous background with:

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D PLS-CADD MicroStation and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus

As a valued team member you can look forward to a fast paced collaborative work environment as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities including:

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Developmental Leadership & Technical trainings
• Management opportunities

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. Weve worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities over 160 municipals/cooperatives and were continuing to expand our reach. Plus weve 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.

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. Your greatest work is ahead!

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At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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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.