Description
Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in Southern Louisiana who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure high-quality work and gain expertise in various areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards.
As a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:
- Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
- Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects
- Work with other engineers and design leads on broad client issues
- Review engineering design packages with clients
- Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence
- Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes
- Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
- Be comfortable in both a field and office setting
- Be available for customer-facing activities and/or meetings on an as-needed basis
What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):
- 2+ years of prior relevant experience
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution
- Background in and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
- Some prior knowledge of structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations
- Ability to provide your own reliable transportation
- Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
You Might Also Have Some previous experience with:
- Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
- MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design
- Work management software and job estimating software
- CAD tools
At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise.
As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities.