Distribution Engnineer

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Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in Maui HI who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. Were looking for someone dedicated to ensuring that every project no matter how simple or complex is delivered with exceptional quality. Youll work directly with utility clients to maintain Leidos reputation for excellence while leading a talented team supporting one of the nations most unique electric utility systems. Your greatest work is ahead!

Location & Relocation

This position is based on the island of Maui Hawaii supporting our local utility customers projects and team. We welcome qualified candidates who are already located on Oahu as well as candidates from across the United States who are interested in relocating. A competitive relocation package is available to eligible hires to assist with their transition to Maui.

As a Distribution Engineer you can expect to:

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for moderately complex electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers inspection and maintenance joint use and inspection reports.
• Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with the project team.
• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
• Assist other technical staff with tasks and assignments.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJs
• Coordinate with permit agencies right-of-way specialists system owners field leaders forestry leaders and 3rd party owners for joint-owned poles
• Coordinate across multiple internal areas including Project Managers and Technical Resources.
• Able to explain technical solutions practices and procedures within the organization.
• Travel to sites/Customer meetings as needed.
• Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading guying calculations specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Perform reviews of work by other engineers for submittal to Clients.
• Provide engineering support during construction including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 2 years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelors Degree (Electrical Mechanical Civil or Industrial); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelors degree
• Experience with NESC Standards AutoCAD and/or MicroStation and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.
• Experience with ESRI and GIS a plus.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD Pole Foreman Spida-Calc O-Calc
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• Overnight travel may be required (15-25% travel).
• Ability to work in outdoor environments.
• Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to use a personal vehicle for work-related travel as needed.

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.