Senior Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Distribution Engineer in Traverse City, MI
At Leidos, opportunities are boundless. We challenge our Senior Distribution Engineers with engaging assignments that foster professional and personal growth. We're seeking passionate professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional quality in every electric utility design project, maintaining our reputation for excellence while working directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers across OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using systems like DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while utilizing tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, and DDS.
- Review designs with clients, conduct scope analysis, planning, and follow-up to prioritize client needs.
- Drive workflow improvements for efficiency and quality in dense urban cable/conduit projects, including permits, easements, and ROW applications.
- Collect field data through customer-site visits, thriving in both office and field environments.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant experience; BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from ABET-accredited institution (or equivalent).
- Direct experience with electric utilities or consulting in distribution design.
- Proficiency in NESC, structural analysis, guying/cable pulling calcs, protective coordination, and power calculations.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Proficiencies
- Cost estimation, BOM development, CIAC calculations.
- MicroStation, CAD tools, work management, and job estimating software.
Why Leidos?
Leidos' Power Delivery Services Team serves over 50 investor-owned utilities and 160+ municipals/cooperatives. Ranked Top 10 by ENR in T&D and Power Firms, we offer flexible remote work (commutable to Michigan areas), career growth via PE/PMP/licensure, mentorship, and leadership paths. Travel required as-needed for in-person support. Your greatest work is ahead—apply now!
Locations
- Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Salary
73,450 - 132,775 USD / yearly
73,450 - 132,775 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
- Work Management Systems (DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience (experience)
- 4+ years of relevant experience in electric utility design engineering (experience)
- Proficiency with NESC (experience)
- Experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, protective device coordination, electric demand and fault currents (experience)
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (experience)
- Relevant experience with electric utilities or consulting firms (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform design engineering for electric utility customers
- Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using GIS and WMS systems
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work
- Review engineering design packages with clients
- Perform scope analysis, planning, and customer follow-up
- Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes
- Coordinate conflicting utilities and field engineering requirements
- 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
- general: Fast-paced, diverse work environment
- general: Support for professional growth and management opportunities
- general: Collaboration with industry-leading construction partners
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Senior Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Distribution Engineer in Traverse City, MI
At Leidos, opportunities are boundless. We challenge our Senior Distribution Engineers with engaging assignments that foster professional and personal growth. We're seeking passionate professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional quality in every electric utility design project, maintaining our reputation for excellence while working directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers across OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using systems like DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while utilizing tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, and DDS.
- Review designs with clients, conduct scope analysis, planning, and follow-up to prioritize client needs.
- Drive workflow improvements for efficiency and quality in dense urban cable/conduit projects, including permits, easements, and ROW applications.
- Collect field data through customer-site visits, thriving in both office and field environments.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant experience; BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from ABET-accredited institution (or equivalent).
- Direct experience with electric utilities or consulting in distribution design.
- Proficiency in NESC, structural analysis, guying/cable pulling calcs, protective coordination, and power calculations.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Proficiencies
- Cost estimation, BOM development, CIAC calculations.
- MicroStation, CAD tools, work management, and job estimating software.
Why Leidos?
Leidos' Power Delivery Services Team serves over 50 investor-owned utilities and 160+ municipals/cooperatives. Ranked Top 10 by ENR in T&D and Power Firms, we offer flexible remote work (commutable to Michigan areas), career growth via PE/PMP/licensure, mentorship, and leadership paths. Travel required as-needed for in-person support. Your greatest work is ahead—apply now!
Locations
- Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Salary
73,450 - 132,775 USD / yearly
73,450 - 132,775 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
- Work Management Systems (DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience (experience)
- 4+ years of relevant experience in electric utility design engineering (experience)
- Proficiency with NESC (experience)
- Experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, protective device coordination, electric demand and fault currents (experience)
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (experience)
- Relevant experience with electric utilities or consulting firms (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform design engineering for electric utility customers
- Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using GIS and WMS systems
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work
- Review engineering design packages with clients
- Perform scope analysis, planning, and customer follow-up
- Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes
- Coordinate conflicting utilities and field engineering requirements
- 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
- general: Fast-paced, diverse work environment
- general: Support for professional growth and management opportunities
- general: Collaboration with industry-leading construction partners
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Senior Distribution Engineer - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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