Associate Distribution Engineer

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Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers & Designers 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 our Michigan support areas in order to be considered so we can provide support to our local utility customer as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Michigan on an as-needed basis.

As an Associate Distribution Engineer / Designer you can expect to:

• Support the development of design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for electric utility customers

• Assist in reviewing client-provided work and help interpret scope requirements under guidance from senior team members

• Perform basic engineering calculations such as pole loading guying conductor sag and tension and voltage drop with oversight

• Provide support during construction activities including assisting with post-construction reviews to help ensure compliance with engineering and construction standards

• Assist with analysis of outages and contribute to mitigation efforts using established engineering practices

• Gain experience coordinating with other utilities and field engineering requirements supporting design efforts for cable/conduit projects and assisting with permitting easements and right-of-way (ROW) documentation

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• Bachelors Degree (Electrical Mechanical Civil or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelors degree

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC

• Ability to utilize a personal vehicleas some customer-related travel could be anticipated(Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)

• Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages

• Candidates should possess valid U.S. drivers license as some local or regional travel is expected

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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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.