Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Distribution Engineer at Leidos
Join Leidos' Power Delivery Services Team, ranked among ENR's Top 10 T&D and Power Firms, delivering reliable solutions to over 50 investor-owned utilities, 160+ municipals/cooperatives, and leading construction partners. We're seeking passionate Distribution Engineers in Traverse City, MI, to design exceptional electric utility projects while growing your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Design engineering for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using tools like DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, and Spida-Calc.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client priorities with scope analysis and continuous workflow improvements.
- Review designs with clients, coordinate utilities, handle complex urban cable/conduit projects, permits, easements, and ROW.
- Perform field data collection, site visits, planning, and customer follow-up in office and field settings.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years in electric utility design engineering.
- B.S. in Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent experience.
- NESC proficiency; knowledge of structural analysis, guying/cable calcs, protective coordination, demand/fault currents.
- Strong communication skills.
Preferred Proficiencies
- Cost estimation, BOM, CIAC calculations; MicroStation; work management/job estimating software; CAD.
Location & Travel
Remote-capable but must be commutable to Michigan support areas for in-person meetings and utility support across the territory.
Why Leidos?
Thrive in a dynamic environment with flexible arrangements, mentorship, PE/PMP training, and advancement opportunities. Your greatest work is ahead—help us outthink, outbuild, and outpace the competition.
Locations
- Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Salary
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- National Electric Safety Code (NESC)intermediate
- Structural Pole Modelingintermediate
- Electrical Power Calculationsintermediate
- GIS Designintermediate
- Pole Foremanintermediate
- SOCKETintermediate
- Spida-Calcintermediate
- DDSintermediate
- MicroStationintermediate
- CAD Toolsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience (experience)
- 2+ years relevant experience in electric utility design engineering (experience)
- Proficiency with NESC (experience)
- Knowledge of structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, protective device coordination, electric demand and fault currents (experience)
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (experience)
- Experience with electric utility or consulting firm (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform design engineering for electric utility customers
- Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using GIS/WMS systems (DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo)
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work
- Review engineering design packages with clients
- Perform scope analysis, planning, customer follow-up, and maintain schedule adherence
- Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes
- Coordinate conflicting utilities, develop complex design packages for urban environments, handle permits, easements, and ROW applications
- Conduct field data collection and customer-site visits
Benefits
- general: Remote-working capabilities with flexible hours
- general: Career development opportunities including PE, PMP, leadership training, mentorship, and management roles
- general: Fast-paced, diverse work environment
- general: Support for professional growth and high-quality project delivery
- general: Collaboration with top utilities and industry-leading partners
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Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Distribution Engineer at Leidos
Join Leidos' Power Delivery Services Team, ranked among ENR's Top 10 T&D and Power Firms, delivering reliable solutions to over 50 investor-owned utilities, 160+ municipals/cooperatives, and leading construction partners. We're seeking passionate Distribution Engineers in Traverse City, MI, to design exceptional electric utility projects while growing your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Design engineering for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using tools like DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, and Spida-Calc.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client priorities with scope analysis and continuous workflow improvements.
- Review designs with clients, coordinate utilities, handle complex urban cable/conduit projects, permits, easements, and ROW.
- Perform field data collection, site visits, planning, and customer follow-up in office and field settings.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years in electric utility design engineering.
- B.S. in Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent experience.
- NESC proficiency; knowledge of structural analysis, guying/cable calcs, protective coordination, demand/fault currents.
- Strong communication skills.
Preferred Proficiencies
- Cost estimation, BOM, CIAC calculations; MicroStation; work management/job estimating software; CAD.
Location & Travel
Remote-capable but must be commutable to Michigan support areas for in-person meetings and utility support across the territory.
Why Leidos?
Thrive in a dynamic environment with flexible arrangements, mentorship, PE/PMP training, and advancement opportunities. Your greatest work is ahead—help us outthink, outbuild, and outpace the competition.
Locations
- Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Salary
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- National Electric Safety Code (NESC)intermediate
- Structural Pole Modelingintermediate
- Electrical Power Calculationsintermediate
- GIS Designintermediate
- Pole Foremanintermediate
- SOCKETintermediate
- Spida-Calcintermediate
- DDSintermediate
- MicroStationintermediate
- CAD Toolsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience (experience)
- 2+ years relevant experience in electric utility design engineering (experience)
- Proficiency with NESC (experience)
- Knowledge of structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, protective device coordination, electric demand and fault currents (experience)
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (experience)
- Experience with electric utility or consulting firm (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform design engineering for electric utility customers
- Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using GIS/WMS systems (DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo)
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work
- Review engineering design packages with clients
- Perform scope analysis, planning, customer follow-up, and maintain schedule adherence
- Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes
- Coordinate conflicting utilities, develop complex design packages for urban environments, handle permits, easements, and ROW applications
- Conduct field data collection and customer-site visits
Benefits
- general: Remote-working capabilities with flexible hours
- general: Career development opportunities including PE, PMP, leadership training, mentorship, and management roles
- general: Fast-paced, diverse work environment
- general: Support for professional growth and high-quality project delivery
- general: Collaboration with top utilities and industry-leading partners
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