Associate Distribution Engineer

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Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers in the Southern Louisiana area who are 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!

Travel:This position has remote-working capabilities but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Southern Louisiana (New Orleans Baton Rouge Lafayette) to be considered so we can provide support for our local utility customers as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Louisiana on an as-needed basis.

As an Associate Distribution Engineer you can expect to:

• Support design engineering efforts for electric utility projects assisting with individual design tasks and quality control activities under guidance from senior engineers
• Assist in developing work packages for OH UG URD Make Ready and Street Light projects using customer GIS and Work Management systems
• Collaborate with engineers and design leads to address client needs supporting scope schedule and quality objectives
• Participate in reviewing engineering design packages and contribute to planning documentation and customer follow-up activities
• Assist with scope analysis of assigned work and help maintain schedule adherence to support client priorities
• Continuously build technical knowledge of utility standards design practices and internal processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workflow efficiency and support high-quality design deliverables
• Assist in coordinating with utilities and field engineering teams to support design requirements helping develop design packages for cable/conduit projects in urban environments
• Support activities related to work permits easements and right-of-way (ROW) applications under guidance from senior team members
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
• Be available for customer-facing activities and/or meetings on an as-needed basis (Job related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 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 with NESC Standards ESRI AutoCAD and/or MicroStation and GIS a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.) required.
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation as some customer-related travel may be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Ability to demonstrate strong written verbal and interpersonal communications skills

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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