Associate Distribution Engineer

Leidos

. Support design engineering efforts for electric utility projects, assisting with individual design tasks and quality control activities under guidance from senior engineers .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeNew Orleans • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,700 - $91,650 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support design engineering efforts for electric utility projects, assisting with individual design tasks and quality control activities under guidance from senior engineers
Assist in developing work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using customer GIS and Work Management systems
Collaborate with engineers and design leads to address client needs, supporting scope, schedule, and quality objectives
Participate in reviewing engineering design packages and contribute to planning, documentation, and customer follow-up activities
Assist with scope analysis of assigned work and help maintain schedule adherence to support client priorities
Continuously build technical knowledge of utility standards, design practices, and internal processes
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workflow efficiency and support high-quality design deliverables
Assist in coordinating with utilities and field engineering teams to support design requirements, helping develop design packages for cable/conduit projects in urban environments
Support activities related to work permits, easements, and right-of-way (ROW) applications under guidance from senior team members
Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
Be available for customer-facing activities and/or meetings on an as-needed basis (Job related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some customer-related travel may be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

design engineeringquality controlscope analysisworkflow efficiencydesign practicesfield data collectionwork package developmentcustomer GISNESC Standardsutility standards

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationcustomer-facing activitiesplanningdocumentationcontinuous improvementschedule adherenceproblem-solvingteam coordination

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringABET accreditation