Leidos
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Distribution Engineer, Electrical Utility
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$59k–$107k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Electrical Distribution System DesignNational Electrical Safety Code (NESC)Structural Pole Loading AnalysisGuying CalculationsConductor Sag and Tension CalculationsVoltage Drop and Flicker CalculationsUtility Reliability ProjectsRoot Cause AnalysisPole ForemanO-CalcSpida-CalcCREWS Work Management System
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202393
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
202414
202518
202616
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202318
202412
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is a technology-focused solutions provider supporting electric utilities and power delivery services. The Distribution Engineer, Electrical Utility develops and reviews overhead and underground distribution system design and construction packages, performs engineering calculations, supports construction, and conducts outage analysis and field engineering activities.
Responsibilities
- Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers
- Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes
- Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker
- Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met
- 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, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
Skills
- 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required
- Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred)
- Additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
- Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation
- Experience with utility reliability projects
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
- Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license
- Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting of customer advocacy
- Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Professional dress and demeanor
- Attention to detail & Highly organized
- Excellent time management
- Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred
- Previous QAQC experience
- Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
- Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
- Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
- 1 year or more of Relevant management or leadership experience
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required
- Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred)
- additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
- Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation
- Experience with utility reliability projects
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
- Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license
- Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting of customer advocacy
- Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Professional dress and demeanor
- Attention to detail & Highly organized
- Excellent time management
Nice to Haves
- Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred
- Previous QAQC experience
- Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
- Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
- Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
- 1 year or more of Relevant management or leadership experience
Benefits
- Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates
- This position has remote-working capabilities
- 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
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
