Distribution Design Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Distribution Design Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Distribution Design Engineer - Leidos, Framingham, MA
Leidos is seeking talented Distribution Design Engineers for our Framingham, MA office to deliver cutting-edge solutions for electric distribution systems. Join a Fortune 500 company recognized as one of Ethisphere’s “World's Most Ethical Companies” and invest in your career with diverse, high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop construction work packages for overhead (OH), underground (UG), and underground residential distribution (URD) systems operating from 4kV to 138kV.
- Perform critical engineering calculations including structural pole analysis, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and protective device coordination.
- Leverage advanced tools like GIS, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, WMS, O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman, and SAP.
- Manage joint use make-ready projects, forestry trimming requests, permit/Right-of-Way acquisition, BOM development, cost estimation, and customer CIAC/easements.
- Ensure compliance with quality control, safe work practices, project scope, schedule, and budget.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in engineering or related field; power/communications utility experience preferred.
- Familiarity with NESC standards and distribution design in complex urban environments.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in ESRI, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, GIS, pole loading software, and SAP.
- Hands-on experience with medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion, distribution automation, and dense urban cable/conduit projects.
- Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.
Career Growth & Benefits
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours. Leidos supports EIT, PE, PMP certifications, leadership training, and expertise in NESC, structural modeling, power calculations, GIS, and project management. Protect your future with world-class benefits.
Original posting: January 5, 2026. Pay Range: $50,700 - $91,650 USD (actual offer based on experience, skills, and market data).
Locations
- Framingham, Massachusetts, 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
- ESRIintermediate
- AutoCAD 3Dintermediate
- Civil 3Dintermediate
- PLS-CADDintermediate
- MicroStationintermediate
- GISintermediate
- Pole Loading software (O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman)intermediate
- SAPintermediate
- NESC standardsintermediate
- Structural analysisintermediate
- Pole guyingintermediate
- Cable pulling calculationsintermediate
- Electric demand analysisintermediate
- Fault current calculationsintermediate
- Protective device coordinationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in relevant engineering field (experience)
- Power or communications utility experience preferred (experience)
- Experience with distribution design projects (4kV-138kV) (experience)
- Familiarity with medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion, distribution automation (experience)
- Experience with civil & electrical packages in dense urban environments (experience)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (experience)
- Proven client and project team communication (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop construction work packages for OH, UG, URD distribution systems
- Perform engineering calculations: structural pole analysis, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, protective device coordination
- Utilize GIS, CAD tools, WMS, and client systems for design
- Prepare forestry trimming requests, permits, Right-of-Way acquisition
- Develop BOM, cost estimates, customer CIAC calculations
- Handle joint use make-ready projects
- Ensure compliance with quality control, safety, scope, schedule, budget
Benefits
- general: Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) support
- general: Professional Engineer License (PE) development
- general: Project Management Professional (PMP) training
- general: Leadership and management opportunities
- general: Flexible work hours and arrangements
- general: Career growth in NESC, structural modeling, power calculations, GIS, project/financial management
- general: Fortune 500 company benefits package
- general: Work with world's most ethical companies (Ethisphere)
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Distribution Design Engineer - Careers at Leidos
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Distribution Design Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Distribution Design Engineer - Leidos, Framingham, MA
Leidos is seeking talented Distribution Design Engineers for our Framingham, MA office to deliver cutting-edge solutions for electric distribution systems. Join a Fortune 500 company recognized as one of Ethisphere’s “World's Most Ethical Companies” and invest in your career with diverse, high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop construction work packages for overhead (OH), underground (UG), and underground residential distribution (URD) systems operating from 4kV to 138kV.
- Perform critical engineering calculations including structural pole analysis, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and protective device coordination.
- Leverage advanced tools like GIS, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, WMS, O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman, and SAP.
- Manage joint use make-ready projects, forestry trimming requests, permit/Right-of-Way acquisition, BOM development, cost estimation, and customer CIAC/easements.
- Ensure compliance with quality control, safe work practices, project scope, schedule, and budget.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in engineering or related field; power/communications utility experience preferred.
- Familiarity with NESC standards and distribution design in complex urban environments.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in ESRI, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, GIS, pole loading software, and SAP.
- Hands-on experience with medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion, distribution automation, and dense urban cable/conduit projects.
- Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.
Career Growth & Benefits
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours. Leidos supports EIT, PE, PMP certifications, leadership training, and expertise in NESC, structural modeling, power calculations, GIS, and project management. Protect your future with world-class benefits.
Original posting: January 5, 2026. Pay Range: $50,700 - $91,650 USD (actual offer based on experience, skills, and market data).
Locations
- Framingham, Massachusetts, 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
- ESRIintermediate
- AutoCAD 3Dintermediate
- Civil 3Dintermediate
- PLS-CADDintermediate
- MicroStationintermediate
- GISintermediate
- Pole Loading software (O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman)intermediate
- SAPintermediate
- NESC standardsintermediate
- Structural analysisintermediate
- Pole guyingintermediate
- Cable pulling calculationsintermediate
- Electric demand analysisintermediate
- Fault current calculationsintermediate
- Protective device coordinationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in relevant engineering field (experience)
- Power or communications utility experience preferred (experience)
- Experience with distribution design projects (4kV-138kV) (experience)
- Familiarity with medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion, distribution automation (experience)
- Experience with civil & electrical packages in dense urban environments (experience)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (experience)
- Proven client and project team communication (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop construction work packages for OH, UG, URD distribution systems
- Perform engineering calculations: structural pole analysis, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, protective device coordination
- Utilize GIS, CAD tools, WMS, and client systems for design
- Prepare forestry trimming requests, permits, Right-of-Way acquisition
- Develop BOM, cost estimates, customer CIAC calculations
- Handle joint use make-ready projects
- Ensure compliance with quality control, safety, scope, schedule, budget
Benefits
- general: Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) support
- general: Professional Engineer License (PE) development
- general: Project Management Professional (PMP) training
- general: Leadership and management opportunities
- general: Flexible work hours and arrangements
- general: Career growth in NESC, structural modeling, power calculations, GIS, project/financial management
- general: Fortune 500 company benefits package
- general: Work with world's most ethical companies (Ethisphere)
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