Distribution Engineer

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in the Minneapolis, MN area who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. Join us and contribute to projects ranging from simple to complex, ensuring exceptional quality and maintaining Leidos’ strong reputation.

This position has remote‑working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Minneapolis, MN in order to be considered, so we can provide support to our local utility customer as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in‑person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Minnesota on an as‑needed basis.

• 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 Small world, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned.
• 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 local or regional customer‑site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages; candidates should possess a valid US driver’s license in order to be available for in‑person meetings and assignments in the area on an as‑needed basis.
• Work out of our Denver area office on a hybrid schedule.

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Some prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local or regional customer‑related travel is anticipated (Job‑related travel will be reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates).
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC.
• Design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida‑Calc, DDS.
• Micro Station – performing Electrical Distribution design.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD tools

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Positive attitude
• Professional dress and demeanor

March 6, 2026

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 $59,150.00 - $

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.

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