Distribution Engineer

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 Distribution Engineers & Designers in Framingham, MA who are 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 is hybrid in nature, where 3 days/week are spent working in our office, collaborating with internal teams, and 2 days/week can be spent working remotely. As a Distribution Engineer / Designer, you can expect to: Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as EFD, AUD, Smallworld, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, and Maximo Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned. Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require local or regional customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements): 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required. Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Some Prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations. Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local or regional customer-related travel is anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates). Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills You Might Also Have Some Previous Experience With: Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC. Design tools such as Pole Foreman, Pull Planner, and Katapult. Work management software and job estimating software. CAD or MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design. Professional Attributes That Will Help You Succeed in This Role: Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations. Ability to work with limited supervision Positive attitude Professional dress and demeanor Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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