Leidos

Distribution Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Newark • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $59,150 - $106,925 per year

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated
  • 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, as some local or regional travel is expected.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering calculationsstructural analysisguying calculationsconductor sag specificationsvoltage drop calculationflicker calculationroot cause analysisdesign package developmentutility reliability project executionfield data collection
Soft Skills
customer interactioncoordinationproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineeringvalid U.S. driver's license