Description
Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in New Jersey who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is maintained.
As a Distribution Engineer / Designer, you can expect to:
- Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems
- Review work provided by clients and assess requirements of scopes
- Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis, guying calculations, and voltage drop and flicker calculations
- Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews
- Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design
- Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):
- 2+ years of prior relevant experience
- Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred)
- Experience with the execution of distribution projects
- Experience with utility reliability projects
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
- Ability to utilize a personal vehicle
- Valid U.S. driver's license
Nice to Haves:
- Previous QAQC experience
- Experience providing estimated costs and development of a BOM
- Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
- Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
- Relevant management or leadership experience
Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Professional dress and demeanor
- Attention to detail & Highly organized
- Excellent time management
The Power Delivery Services Team at Leidos provides reliable power and telecommunication expertise to utilities and mobile operators. The team has worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities and over 160 municipals/cooperatives.