Associate Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Associate Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as an Associate Distribution Engineer in Philadelphia, PA
Leidos, a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, seeks a motivated Associate Distribution Engineer to develop construction work packages for electric distribution systems. Work on exciting projects like grid hardening, substation optimization, joint use, and street lighting in overhead (OH), underground (UG), and URD environments from 4kV to 138kV. Utilize GIS, CAD (AutoCAD/MicroStation), WMS, and client systems while performing critical calculations for structural pole analysis, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and protective device coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Design work packages for overloaded transformers, inspections, maintenance, and joint use under technical supervision.
- Execute field inspections, travel to sites (10-25%), and deliver office-based engineering designs.
- Prepare permitting for AHJs, BOMs, cost estimates, forestry requests, and ROW acquisitions.
- Provide construction support with post-reviews and root cause outage analysis using engineering principles.
Career Growth Opportunities
Thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment with flexible hours. Advance via EIT/PE licensure, PMP certification, technical/leadership training, and team leadership roles. Gain expertise in NESC, pole modeling, power calculations, GIS, and cross-discipline interactions (Substation, Protection & Controls, Civil).
Basic Qualifications
- BS Engineering (0+ years) or BS non-engineering (2+ years relevant experience).
- Experience with NESC, ESRI, AutoCAD/MicroStation, GIS preferred.
- MS Office proficiency; strong communication; field-ready with driver's license.
Support power delivery for 50+ investor-owned utilities and more. Protect your future with world-class benefits.
Locations
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
50,700 - 91,650 USD / yearly
50,700 - 91,650 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- NESC Standardsintermediate
- ESRI GISintermediate
- AutoCAD/MicroStationintermediate
- Structural Pole Analysisintermediate
- Electrical Power Calculationsintermediate
- Work Management Systems (WMS)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- BS Degree in Engineering (0+ years experience) or BS non-engineering (2+ years relevant experience) (experience)
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (experience)
- Valid driver's license with ability to use personal vehicle (experience)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (experience)
- Willingness for field/office work, outdoor environments, and 10-25% travel (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop design and construction work packages for OH/UG/URD distribution systems (4kV-138kV)
- Perform engineering calculations including pole loading, guying, sags/tensions, voltage drop
- Conduct site inspections, prepare permitting documents, and support construction reviews
- Comply with safety, quality, and NESC standards
- Conduct root cause analysis for outages and develop mitigation designs
Benefits
- general: Engineer in Training (EIT) and Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support
- general: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification opportunities
- general: Technical and leadership training programs
- general: Flexible work hours and arrangements
- general: Career growth in Fortune 500 ethical company with comprehensive benefits
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Associate Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Associate Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as an Associate Distribution Engineer in Philadelphia, PA
Leidos, a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, seeks a motivated Associate Distribution Engineer to develop construction work packages for electric distribution systems. Work on exciting projects like grid hardening, substation optimization, joint use, and street lighting in overhead (OH), underground (UG), and URD environments from 4kV to 138kV. Utilize GIS, CAD (AutoCAD/MicroStation), WMS, and client systems while performing critical calculations for structural pole analysis, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and protective device coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Design work packages for overloaded transformers, inspections, maintenance, and joint use under technical supervision.
- Execute field inspections, travel to sites (10-25%), and deliver office-based engineering designs.
- Prepare permitting for AHJs, BOMs, cost estimates, forestry requests, and ROW acquisitions.
- Provide construction support with post-reviews and root cause outage analysis using engineering principles.
Career Growth Opportunities
Thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment with flexible hours. Advance via EIT/PE licensure, PMP certification, technical/leadership training, and team leadership roles. Gain expertise in NESC, pole modeling, power calculations, GIS, and cross-discipline interactions (Substation, Protection & Controls, Civil).
Basic Qualifications
- BS Engineering (0+ years) or BS non-engineering (2+ years relevant experience).
- Experience with NESC, ESRI, AutoCAD/MicroStation, GIS preferred.
- MS Office proficiency; strong communication; field-ready with driver's license.
Support power delivery for 50+ investor-owned utilities and more. Protect your future with world-class benefits.
Locations
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
50,700 - 91,650 USD / yearly
50,700 - 91,650 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- NESC Standardsintermediate
- ESRI GISintermediate
- AutoCAD/MicroStationintermediate
- Structural Pole Analysisintermediate
- Electrical Power Calculationsintermediate
- Work Management Systems (WMS)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- BS Degree in Engineering (0+ years experience) or BS non-engineering (2+ years relevant experience) (experience)
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (experience)
- Valid driver's license with ability to use personal vehicle (experience)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (experience)
- Willingness for field/office work, outdoor environments, and 10-25% travel (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop design and construction work packages for OH/UG/URD distribution systems (4kV-138kV)
- Perform engineering calculations including pole loading, guying, sags/tensions, voltage drop
- Conduct site inspections, prepare permitting documents, and support construction reviews
- Comply with safety, quality, and NESC standards
- Conduct root cause analysis for outages and develop mitigation designs
Benefits
- general: Engineer in Training (EIT) and Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support
- general: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification opportunities
- general: Technical and leadership training programs
- general: Flexible work hours and arrangements
- general: Career growth in Fortune 500 ethical company with comprehensive benefits
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Associate Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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