Distribution Engineer

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

If you join us in this role youll also have the opportunity to gain expertise 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!

This role is tied to a pending contract and is therefore contingent upon contract wins with Leidos customers. Interested candidates can expect the role to be filled anywhere from 2-3 months of the time of the job posting. This is not an immediately available position but will become available should Leidos secure a future contract win that is currently pending.

As a Distribution Engineer You can expect to:

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
• Develop work packages for OH UG URD Make Ready and Street Light projects using customer GIS and WMS systems such as DDS GDT GE Smallworld Bentley Expert Designer and Maximo
• Manage scope schedule and budget of work assigned.
• Perform functional tasks planning and/or customer follow-up
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables
• Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments work permit development easements and ROW applications
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require local or regional customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages; Candidates should possess a valid US drivers license in order to be available for in-person meetings and assignments in the area on an as-needed basis.
• Work out of our Denver area office on a hybrid schedule

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 2 years of relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or at an electric utility consulting company performing electric distribution design engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical Mechanical Civil or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution is preferred but not required; Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of bachelors degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Some Prior experience with structural analysis guying calcs cable pulling calcs coordination of protective devices and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportationas some local or regional customer-related travel is anticipated(Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates).
• Ability to demonstrate strong written verbal and interpersonal communications skills

You Might Also Have Some previous experience with:

• Providing estimated costs development of a BOM calculating the CIAC.
• Design tools such as Pole Foreman SOCKET Spida-Calc DDS.
• MicroStation -performing Electrical Distribution design.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD tools

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

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. Apply today!

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