Leidos is looking for a Lead Distribution Engineer to join our team. You will be passionate about electric utility design engineering, dedicated to ensuring exceptional quality on every project. You'll work directly with clients to maintain our reputation for high-quality work and gain expertise in areas like NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, and GIS design.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages.
- Perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on programmatic/capital/reliability design.
- Be responsible for QAQC tasks on your assigned team and play a role in quality reviews of your team's designs prior to submittals for client projects.
- Review engineering design packages with clients.
- Review and organize existing program work.
- Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities.
- Interact directly with clients on a frequent, as-needed basis.
- Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews.
- Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements.
- Assist with work permit development, easements, and ROW applications.
- Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role could require customer-site visits to collect field data.
- In the future, play a role in the hiring process for your team.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of relevant experience working electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility.
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution.
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
- Experience with engineering design quality control.
- Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman, etc) and distribution pole analysis.
- Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated.
- Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion.
- Candidates should possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
Nice to Have
- EIT Certification.
- Previous QAQC experience.
- Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC.
- Demonstrated history of Customer Interaction.
- Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS is preferred.
- Prior Leadership experience is preferred.
Technical Stack
- National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
- Structural Pole Modeling
- Electrical Power Calculations
- GIS design
- Pole Loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman)
- STORMS software
Team & Environment
You'll be part of the Power Delivery Services Team at Leidos, operating in a fast-paced, diverse work environment where managers encourage career development and growth.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
- Flexible work hours/work arrangements
- Career development and growth opportunities including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in the Denver, CO area.
Leidos is an equal opportunity employer.
