Associate Distribution Engineer

Leidos

Associate Distribution Engineer developing construction work packages for electric utilities. Gaining expertise in structural analysis, CAD tools and GIS systems.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeFramingham • Massachusetts, New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,700 - $91,650 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing construction work packages for electric distribution systems, utilizing tools such as Bentley Open Utilities Design and CAD. Proficient in engineering calculations and project management within the electric utility sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bentley Open Utilities DesignComputer Aided Design (CAD)Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Engineering CalculationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering

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Hard Skills

Engineering CalculationsStructural AnalysisCost EstimationField InvestigationsElectric Demand AnalysisTransformer SizingVoltage Drop AnalysisFlicker CoordinationBOM DevelopmentPermit Acquisition

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCustomer AdvocacyWillingness to TravelReliability

Tools & Technologies

Work Management Systems (WMS)MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Electric Distribution SystemsConstruction Standards

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilityDesign EngineeringConsultingContractingRight-of-Way Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards
Project work may include new business and reliability designs
Work packages will be developed using Bentley Open utilities Design, Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems
Perform engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker, and coordination of protective devices
Assignments may also include: preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, development of a BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements
Work assignments will include traveling by motor vehicle to various project locations located throughout the area to conduct field investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field
Six plus (6+) months of prior relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or with a consulting/contracting company performing design engineering for electric utilities
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Willingness to perform both field and office work
Reliable transportation is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Professional development opportunities