Senior Distribution Engineer

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.

Leidos is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer in the Atlanta GA area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. Were looking for 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 high-quality work is always maintained. If you join us in this role youll gain expertise in a variety of areas including NESC Structural Pole Modeling Electrical Power Calculations GIS design training Field Data Collection and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead!

As a Senior Distribution Engineer You can expect to:

• Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages; Perform engineering design and analysis
• Review engineering design packages with clients; Review and organize existing program work
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
• Interact directly with clients on a frequent as-needed basis
• Provide engineering support during construction including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements; Assist with work permit development easements and ROW applications
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role will require a local presence in the customer territory for customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages as well as associated team collaboration and customer-related meetings
• Be responsible for QAQC tasks on your assigned team; You will play a role in quality reviews of your teams designs prior to submittals for client projects
• In the future you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 8 years of prior relevant experience is required. Relevant experience is either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical Mechanical Civil or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelors degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Experience with engineering design quality control
• Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc Pole Foreman etc) and distribution pole analysis
• Frequent Customer-related travel is anticipated(Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates) so valid US Drivers License is required
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous QAQC experience
• Experience providing estimated costs development of a BOM calculating the CIAC
• Demonstrated history of Customer Interaction
• Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS is preferred
• Prior Leadership experience is preferred

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong communication skillswritten and interpersonal communications skillsand 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

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.

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 Professional Engineer License (PE) Project Management Professional (PMP) Leadership training Formal Mentorship Programs Management opportunities.

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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.