Lead Distribution Engineer

Overview

Leidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Minneapolis, MN area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. The role involves working with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables and gaining expertise in areas such as NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. This position is hybrid: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week remote.

• Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages; perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on programmatic/capital/reliability design (e.g., 3rd party attachment/Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc.).
• Be responsible for QA/QC tasks on the assigned team; participate in quality reviews of the team’s designs prior to submittals for client projects.
• Review engineering design packages with clients; review and organize existing program work.
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to support client priorities.
• Interact directly with clients on a frequent, as-needed basis.
• 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 field and office settings; the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will aid in developing work packages.
• In the future, participate in the hiring process for the team’s growth.

• 4+ years of relevant experience in electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or experience working directly for an electric utility.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET-accredited institution; additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of an engineering-specific bachelor’s degree.
• Experience and proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• 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; some customer-related travel could be anticipated (travel reimbursed per IRS-approved rates).
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; customer-site visits to collect field data may be required.
• Candidates should possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

• EIT Certification.
• Previous QA/QC experience.
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC.
• Demonstrated history of customer interaction.
• Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS is preferred.
• Leadership experience is preferred.

Leidos is a technology-focused solutions provider serving government and commercial customers. Our Power Delivery Services Team supports utilities and mobile operators with reliable power and telecommunications expertise. We have worked with numerous utilities and continue to expand. Our industry standing includes recognition from Engineering News-Record (ENR) as a top T&D and Power firm.

We offer a fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career development, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), leadership training, formal mentorship programs, and management opportunities.

Pay Range: $73,450.00 – $. The pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Final offer depends on responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements.

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Pay and benefits:

Leidos offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as part of its career packages.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.