Distribution Engineering Supervisor

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 in Oahu, HI (Relocation Available!) 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! 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 mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports. 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. Oversee day‑to‑day assignments for direct reports. Technical lead for engineers/designers to develop construction work packages including engineering calculations and constructability concerns. Train junior engineers and designers. Work under Engineering Manager to maintain project scope, schedule and budget. Train entry‑level designers and technicians. Oversee on‑boarding and performance of direct reports. 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. Coordinate with permit agencies, right‑of‑way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third‑party owners for joint‑owned poles. Travel to sites/client 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. Qualifications 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/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree. Experience with NESC Standards, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe. Proven successful experience in designing distribution systems for OH, UG, or URD environments. Experience with ESRI and GIS a plus. Experience with distribution design tools such as O‑Calc and SAG10 are a must. BOUD, Pole Foreman, and Spida‑Calc experience is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to review other engineer designs and detailed eye for errors. Experience monitoring scopes and tracking others' work progress. Prior team leadership experience a plus. Willingness to perform both field and office work. Overnight travel may be required (15‑25% travel). Ability to work in outdoor environments. Ability to utilize personal vehicle. Pay Range 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. 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