Distribution Engineer

About the role

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in Framingham, MA for its Power Delivery Services team, which serves utilities and mobile operators. The role works directly with clients to ensure high-quality electric utility design engineering. It is hybrid: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week remote.

Key responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for overhead (OH), underground (UG), underground riser (URD) and make-ready projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS and Maximo.
• Manage the scope, schedule and budget of assigned work, perform functional tasks, planning and customer follow-up.
• Analyze scope and maintain schedule adherence to support client priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement of workflows to improve efficiency and quality of design deliverables.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and field engineering requirements, develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban areas, and handle work permits, easements and right-of-way applications.
• Collect field data at local or regional customer sites, with travel reimbursed at IRS-approved rates.

Required profile

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) from an ABET-accredited institution; additional experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Required skills

• NESC
• Structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault current calculations
• Possible: Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, Katapult, CAD or MicroStation electrical distribution design, BOM and cost estimates

What we offer

• Pay range of $59,150 to $106,925 (general guideline).
• Flexible work hours and arrangements.
• Career development including Professional Engineer (PE) license, PMP, leadership training, mentorship programs and management opportunities.