Senior Distribution Engineer Lead

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Distribution Engineering leader for electric utility design. 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.

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Formal Mentorship Programs
• Learning & Development Resources
• Management & Leadership Opportunities
• Technical Upskilling

This position is a unique career opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping to grow a team and shape business relationships with Leidos' utility customer. In this role, you'll play a part in building a program and shaping the future of an important part of our distribution engineering business.

Typical Day:

10%-30% working with client remotely

60%-80% Engineering and development of design packages for customer

10% admin/planning/customer follow-up

As a Senior Distribution Engineer Lead, You can expect to:

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers
• Interact directly with our utility client on a frequent, as-needed basis; including meetings at customer facilities
• 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
• Coordinate 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
• In the future, you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 5+ years of relevant work experience performing electric distribution design engineering either in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution; Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific degree
• 1 year+ of demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• 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
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
• Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous QAQC experience
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Demonstrated history of Customer Interaction
• Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• 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