Distribution Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Unleash Your Potential
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of
our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's
success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and
operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to
do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our
community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do
business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep
reading!
Leidos is on the hunt for a Distribution Engineer who is passionate
about electric utility design engineering. We're looking for
someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter
how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working
directly with clients to make sure that Leidos' reputation for
high-quality work is always maintained.
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. We've worked with
over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives,
and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an
amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us
deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions.
Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and
time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among
the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
This role is remote in nature, but we are specifically seeking
candidates located in the Richmond, VA area in order to provide
support to our utility customer as needed.
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
Management opportunities
If you join us in this role, you'll also have the opportunity to
gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural
Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training,
Project and Financial Management, and Client Design Standards. Your
greatest work is ahead!
The Mission
Leidos Civil Group helps modernize infrastructure, systems, and
security. We are a trusted partner to both government and
highly-regulated commercial customers looking for transformative
solutions in mission IT, security, software, engineering, and
operations. We work with our customers including the FAA, DOE,
NASA, National Science Foundation, Transportation Security
Administration, Custom and Border Protection, airports, and
electric utilities to make the world safer, healthier, and more
efficient. Our customers take on the toughest challenges out there,
and at times need a helping hand from specialists in their fields.
We combine our scale as a Fortune 500 company with the deep
technical knowledge of our core capabilities and the expertise of
our talented and diverse workforce to deliver mission-centric
innovations. For each of these core capabilities, we have developed
proven, repeatable processes that help us deliver agile,
cost-effective solutions to foster a better world. To explore and
learn more, click here
(https://www.leidos.com/company/our-business/civil) !
Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation,
diversity, communication transparency, work-life balance, and
overall job satisfaction:Share your resume with us today.
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, 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.
Review engineering design packages with clients
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 customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist
in developing work packages
Candidates with multiple years of experience may have the
opportunity to lead, mentor and/or develop a team of engineers and
designers.
What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):
Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical,
Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial).
A minimum of4 years of prior relevant experience:Relevant
experience is either working directly with an electric utility or
an electric utility consulting company performing design
engineering for electric distribution.
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
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
You Might Also Have Some previous experience with:
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
Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this
role:
Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse
backgrounds and geographic locations.
Ability to work with limited supervision
Positive attitude
Professional dress and demeanor
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff
with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity
to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow
your career is good business. We'd like to learn more about you,
apply today!
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Pay Range:Pay Range $66,300.00 - $102,000.00 - $137,700.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline
onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional
factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not
limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience,
knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity,
alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if
any), or other law.
#Remote
REQNUMBER: R-00111418-OTHLOC-PL-2D1770
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories
for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal
opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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