Distribution Standards Engineer - Lighting

Description At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with meaningful assignments that provide opportunities to grow professionally and personally. For us, helping you advance your career is good business. Leidos is seeking a Distribution Standards Engineer - Lighting who is passionate about developing and maintaining electric utility distribution standards with a focus on street and outdoor lighting. We're looking for someone dedicated to driving consistency, quality, and innovation across utility design standards while working closely with clients and internal engineering teams. In this role, you'll gain expertise in utility standards development, NESC compliance, lighting technologies, engineering specifications, and industry best practices, helping shape the future of utility distribution design. Travel: This position has remote-working capabilities, but the preference is for candidates to be located within a commutable distance of Southern Louisiana (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette) , so we can provide support for our local utility customers as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Louisiana on an as‑needed basis. Responsibilities Develop and maintain electric utility distribution standards, specifications, and standard drawings with a focus on street and outdoor lighting. Review engineering design packages for compliance with utility standards, applicable codes, and client requirements. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and utility clients to develop, implement, and improve lighting and distribution standards. Support the evaluation and adoption of new lighting technologies, materials, and equipment, including LED and smart lighting solutions. Provide technical guidance on NESC, ANSI, IEEE, IES, and utility‑specific distribution standards. Support standards governance, engineering documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives that promote consistency and quality. Participate in customer meetings and provide technical support as needed. Background Requirements 2+ years of relevant electric utility experience with a focus on distribution standards, street lighting, or outdoor lighting. Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline) from an ABET‑accredited institution; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and utility distribution design practices. Experience developing or maintaining engineering standards, specifications, or standard drawings. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Additional Experience ANSI, IEEE, and IES standards. LED street lighting, smart lighting systems, and lighting asset management. GIS, CAD, or utility engineering software. Utility work management systems and engineering documentation. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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 agreements, or other law. Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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 Leidos Inc