Distribution Designer

Leidos is seeking Distribution Designers to work in Minneapolis, MN. The contract opportunity is to work with our team on the MYR Master Design Build contract. In this mission we are tasked with providing distribution design engineering for overhead and underground feeders across the client's distribution footprint. The successful Distribution Designer candidate will have an interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an OH, UG, or URD environment. Project work may include joint use make ready, and street light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. Position Format This position requires the successful candidate to work for a contractor in a temp-to-perm format with the possibility of converting to a direct Leidos employee in approximately 6 months from the initial hire date. Responsibilities Perform engineering calculations including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices. Prepare forestry trimming requests, facilitate permit and Right‑of‑Way acquisition, develop a bill of materials, estimate costs, and engage in customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC). Develop work packages for overhead, underground residential distribution, and underground cable/conduit. Conduct field visits or perform field engineering of project requirements and identify conflicting utilities. Execute engineering and design calculations and perform post‑construction reviews. Education & Experience 2‑year technical degree or high‑school diploma with less than 2 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with STORMS, Katapult, ESRI, AutoCAD, PDS, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Familiarity with Pole Loading software (DDS, O‑Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman, LD Field). Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with projects in 3rd‑party make‑ready design with electric utility distribution. Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with proposed work for each 3rd‑party carrier. Ability to read and interpret various client‑supplied documents/standards. Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. Strong understanding of mathematics. In this role, you can also expect to gain experience in NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, DDS design, and Project management. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr