Distribution Engineer

Summary

Leidos is a technology-focused solutions provider delivering power delivery and energy delivery solutions for utilities and mobile operators. The Distribution Engineer will perform electric utility distribution design engineering, develop work packages, manage project scope and schedules, and support field data collection and customer-site coordination in the Columbus area.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables
• Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require local or regional customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages; Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license in order to be available for in-person meetings and assignments in the area on an as-needed basis

Skills

• Although this position is remote (work from home office), candidates must be local to the Columbus, OH area for visits to our customer sites in the area
• Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license in order to be available for in-person meetings and assignments in the area on an as-needed basis
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Some Prior experience with 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, as some local or regional customer-related travel is anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• US citizenship required
• EIT Certification
• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS
• MicroStation -performing Electrical Distribution design
• Work management software and job estimating software
• CAD tools

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Although this position is remote (work from home office), candidates must be local to the Columbus, OH area for visits to our customer sites in the area
• Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license in order to be available for in-person meetings and assignments in the area on an as-needed basis
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Some Prior experience with 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, as some local or regional customer-related travel is anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• US citizenship required

Nice to Haves

• EIT Certification
• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS
• MicroStation -performing Electrical Distribution design
• Work management software and job estimating software
• CAD tools

Benefits

• The role is remote (work from home office), with candidates required to be local to the Columbus, OH area for customer-site visits.
• Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates.
• Flexible work hours/work arrangements.
• Career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, and Management opportunities.