Distribution Engineering Supervisor in Houston

Job Description At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering Supervisor who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. If you join us in this role, you'll gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead! **This position follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week spent in the office collaborating with internal teams and two days per week working remotely.** The successful candidate will have experience 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 grid hardening and reliability, substation optimization, 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. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, 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. Key Responsibilities Lead team of 5-8 engineers to develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV on programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports. Oversee onboarding, performance, and day-to-day assignments of direct reports. Act as technical lead for engineers and designers to develop construction work packages including engineering calculations and constructability concerns; this includes training junior engineers, designers, and entry-level technicians. Work under Engineering Manager to maintain project scope, schedule and budget. Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes; communicate work progress, technical issues, and schedule with Client. Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations. Develop permitting documents for different AHJs (Authority Having Jurisdiction). Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field and forestry personnel, and third party owners for joint‑owned poles. Travel to sites and customer meetings as needed. 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. Perform reviews (QAQC) of work by other engineers for submittal to clients. 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. Background Requirements 4+ years of prior relevant experience is required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience with NESC Standards, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe. Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida‑Calc, O‑Calc, DDS and SAP. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to review other engineer designs with a detailed eye for errors. Some previous experience monitoring scopes and tracking others' work progress. Willingness to perform both office work and field work; overnight travel may be necessary (15–25% travel). Ability to work in outdoor environments. Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer‑related travel may be anticipated (job‑related travel will be reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates). Experience with ESRI and GIS is desirable, but not required. Prior team leadership experience is a plus. Original Posting: April 7, 2026 Pay Range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. 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