Distribution Engineering

Overview Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in Richmond, VA . The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and focuses on electric utility design engineering.
Responsibilities Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using customer GIS and WMS systems such as DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo
Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
Design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS
Review engineering design packages with clients
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 customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
Qualifications 2+ years of prior relevant experience
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET‑accredited program; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree
Relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution
Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
Some prior knowledge of structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault current calculations
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Reliability of personal transportation for local or regional customer-related travel
Proficiency (Nice to Have) Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design
Work management software and job estimating software
CAD tools, AUD (Automated Utility Design)
Benefits Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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