Distribution Engineer

Job Description

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 What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements): Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial). A minimum of 2 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