Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Distribution Engineering Supervisor Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering Supervisor who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You’ll be working directly with clients to ensure 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. This position follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week in the office collaborating with internal teams and two days per week working remotely. Responsibilities Lead a 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. Oversee onboarding, performance, and day‑to‑day assignments of direct reports. Act as technical lead for engineers and designers to develop construction work packages, including engineering calculations and constructability concerns; train junior engineers, designers, and entry‑level technicians. Work under Engineering Manager to maintain project scope, schedule and budget. Review client work and assess scope requirements; communicate work progress, technical issues, and schedule with the client. Comply with Leidos and client safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations. Develop permitting documents for different AHJs (Authority Having Jurisdiction). Coordinate with permit agencies, right‑of‑way specialists, system owners, field and forestry personnel, and third‑party owners for joint‑owned poles. Travel to sites and customer 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 voltage‑drop and flicker calculations. 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. Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience with NESC standards, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe. Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida‑Calc, O‑Calc, DDS, and SAP. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to review other engineer designs with a detailed eye for errors. Some previous experience monitoring scopes and tracking others’ work progress. Willingness to perform both office work and field work; overnight travel may be necessary (15–25% travel). Ability to work in outdoor environments. Ability to utilize a personal vehicle; some customer‑related travel may be anticipated (travel reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates). Experience with ESRI and GIS preferred, but not required. Prior team leadership experience is a plus. Pay Range Pay Range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00 Benefits Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement, and other benefits to be discussed. Equal Opportunity Employer 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