Distribution Engineer

Leidos

. Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers .

Posted 3/28/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,150 - $106,925 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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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