Distribution Project Engineer

At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Leidos is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer in the Seattle, WA who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. Were looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. Youll 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, youll 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. 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 Senior Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:
Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages; Perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on programmatic/ capital/ reliability design (i.e. 3rd party attachment/ Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc. You will play a role in quality reviews of your teams designs prior to submittals for client projects
Review engineering design packages with clients; Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements; Assist with work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role could possibly require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
4+ years of relevant experience working electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
~ Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific bachelors degree
~ Experience with engineering design quality control
~ Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman, etc) and distribution pole analysis
~ Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
~ Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
~ Demonstrated history of Customer Interaction
Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS is preferred
Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:
Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting of customer advocacy
Ability to work with limited supervision
At Leidos , we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. Weve worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and were continuing to expand our reach. Plus, weve got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE) , Project Management Professional (PMP) , Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities.
Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) 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.