Distribution Engineering Manager
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
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.
We are seeking a Distribution Engineering Manager to manage and oversee a team responsible for developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Your team will utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools Work Management Systems (WMS) and other client systems to develop work will also have oversight of assignments such as preparing forestry trimming requests facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition developing BOM estimating costs and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).
This position follows a hybrid work model with three days per week spent in the office collaborating with internal teams and two days per week working remotely.
As a Distribution Engineering Manager you can expect to:
- Provide technical oversight direction and support for project teams.
- Function as client point of contact and liaison on project-related issues.
- Collaborate with other design managers on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control
- Oversee and manage existing capital reliability and customer project work for clients: Customer project work may include reconductors voltage conversions load swaps circuit rebuilds DOT relocations DG integrations and new large customer development feeds (OH & UG).
- Facilitate client & team collaboration and communication; managing resource loading based on clients demands.
- Track scope schedule and budget for projects in flight
- Oversee QA/QC for your design team
- Monitor team performance metrics
- Track and report financial metrics
What Sets You Apart (Required Qualifications):
- 8 years of prior relevant experience with Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical Mechanical Civil or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution preferred; Or 6 years of prior relevant experience with a Masters Degree; Additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Demonstrated Experience leading engineering personnel
- Proficient knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and comprehension of client construction standards.
- Successful project management experience (initiate plan execute monitor & control closeout)
- Strong communication skills written and interpersonal communications skills.
- Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
- Ability to work with limited supervision and provide leadership to other team members; Ability to work effectively in teams.
You Might Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with software such as PoleForeman Bentley OpenUtilities Designer Distribution Design Studio (DDS) ArcGIS SAP or similar products.
- Experience with complex 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.
- PMP certification and/or PE license
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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If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
April 7 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92300.00 - $166850.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.