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 in Atlanta, GA 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 supporting our Electric Grid Modernization and Power Delivery programs, you can expect to:

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers; you may also be performing individual design tasks in addition to QC efforts within your group.
• Develop work packages for overhead (OH), underground (UG) distribution design using customer GIS and Work Management systems.
• Support electric utility grid infrastructure projects, including system expansion, reliability improvements, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Work with other engineers and design leads on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control; manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned.
• Review engineering design packages with clients; perform functional tasks, planning, and customer follow-up activities.
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to support client priorities.
• Initiate continuous improvement efforts that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverables.
• Coordinate 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.
• Utilize industry-standard engineering and design software, including PoleForeman, JETS, and AutoCAD, to develop, review, and validate distribution designs.
• Be comfortable in both field and office settings; the role may require customer site visits to collect field data and support engineering design development.
• Participate in customer-facing activities and meetings as needed. (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates.)

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 2+ years of experience in electric utility distribution engineering, grid infrastructure, or power delivery projects.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET-accredited institution; additional relevant experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting electric utility grid programs, including distribution system design, upgrades, reliability improvements, or grid modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Working knowledge of structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, and coordination of protective devices.
• Hands-on experience using JETS, PoleForeman, and AutoCAD for utility distribution design and engineering deliverables.
• Ability to provide reliable transportation, as customer-related travel may be required. (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates.)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing cost estimates, and knowledge of inventory units.
• Experience with utility work management systems, job estimating software, GIS platforms, and design tools.
• Familiarity with utility standards, construction practices, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Previous experience supporting investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, or electric cooperatives.

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. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. 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. 

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

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 (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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

Pay and Benefits

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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.