Distribution Design engineering

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers for our Eastern Pennsylvania workload. This will be a fully remote position to start, with the expectation that once an office opens in the King of Prussia area, the candidate will be in office on a hybrid schedule.

The successful candidate will have an interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an overhead (OH), underground (UG), or underground residential distribution (URD) environment.

Project work may include joint‑use make‑ready projects and storm hardening projects. Work packages will be developed using Electric Facilities Database (EFD), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.

Assignments may also include preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right‑of‑Way acquisition, development of a BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).

Distribution Designer Responsibilities

Design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4 kV through 138 kV), mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.

Distribution Designer Required Education & Experience

Level 1 - Associate Distribution Designer : BS degree with 0-1 year of experience or BA or AS degree with 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma + 6 years of experience.

Level 2 - Distribution Designer : BS degree + 2 years relevant experience OR BA degree or AS degree + 4 years relevant experience OR MS degree + 2 years relevant experience OR HS diploma + 8 years relevant experience.

Distribution Designer Requirements

Experience with ESRI, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, PLS‑CADD, MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.

Familiarity with pole‑loading software (O‑Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman) and SAP.

Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience with projects in distribution design using medium‑voltage switchgear, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects.

Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments.

Additional Training, Certifications and Experience

Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).

Professional Engineer License (PE).

Project Management Professional (PMP).

Leadership training.

Management opportunities.

Technical Competencies

NESC.

Structural pole modeling.

Electrical power calculations.

GIS design.

Project management.

Financial management.

Pay Range
Pay Range: $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at

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.

Original Posting: April 28, 2026

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