Leidos is seeking a Distribution Designer to work in the Framingham MA area.

Successful Distribution Designer candidate will have interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction 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).

Distribution Designer Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Field pole locations and take detailed notes on existing conditions. Fielding equipment to be provided and mileage is reimbursable.

Distribution Designer Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering field or related and less than two years (2-) of prior relevant experience.

• Background working with a utility performing design work.

• Ability to work in the field approximately half of the work week.

• 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 or knowledge of projects in distribution design: using medium voltage switchgear voltage conversion projects distribution automation projects

• Experience with or knowledge of development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments

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

No two career paths will ever look the same. AtLeidoswe 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.

Protect yourself and your family with thebenefitsof working for a world-class employer.When you join Leidosyou join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institutes Worlds Most Ethical Companies.

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.

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

• NESC

• Structural Pole Modeling

• Electrical Power Calculations

• GIS design

• Project management

• Financial management

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