Distribution Engineer

Overview

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in Richmond, VA
. The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and focuses on electric utility design engineering.

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using customer GIS and WMS systems such as DDS, GDT, GE Small world, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo
• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
• Design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS
• Review engineering design packages with clients
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables
• Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET‑accredited program; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Some prior knowledge of structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault current calculations
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Reliability of personal transportation for local or regional customer-related travel

• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Micro Station – performing Electrical Distribution design
• Work management software and job estimating software
• CAD tools, AUD (Automated Utility Design)

Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.