Distribution Standards Engineer Lighting

At Leidos the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with meaningful assignments that provide opportunities to grow professionally and personally. For us helping you advance your career is good business.

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Standards Engineer Lighting who is passionate about developing and maintaining electric utility distribution standards with a focus on street and outdoor lighting. Were looking for someone dedicated to driving consistency quality and innovation across utility design standards while working closely with clients and internal engineering this role youll gain expertise in utility standards development NESC compliance lighting technologies engineering specifications and industry best practices helping shape the future of utility distribution design.

Travel:This position has remote-working capabilities but the preference is for candidates to be located within a commutable distance of Southern Louisiana (New Orleans Baton Rouge Lafayette) 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 a Distribution Standards Engineer you can expect to:

• Develop and maintain electric utility distribution standards specifications and standard drawings with a focus on street and outdoor lighting.

• Review engineering design packages for compliance with utility standards applicable codes and client requirements.

• Collaborate with engineering operations and utility clients to develop implement and improve lighting and distribution standards.

• Support the evaluation and adoption of new lighting technologies materials and equipment including LED and smart lighting solutions.

• Provide technical guidance on NESC ANSI IEEE IES and utility-specific distribution standards.

• Support standards governance engineering documentation and continuous improvement initiatives that promote consistency and quality.

• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical support as needed.

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 2 years of relevant electric utility experience with a focus on distribution standards street lighting or outdoor lighting.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Civil Mechanical or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited institution; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and utility distribution design practices.

• Experience developing or maintaining engineering standards specifications or standard drawings

• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

You Might Also Have Some previous experience with:

• ANSI IEEE and IES standards.

• LED street lighting smart lighting systems and lighting asset management.

• GIS CAD or utility engineering software.

• Utility work management systems and engineering documentation.

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.

PDSDLINE

PowerDelivery

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:

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.