Associate Distribution Engineer

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Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers & Designers who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure that 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.

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This position has remote-working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of our Michigan support areas 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 Michigan on an as-needed basis.

• Support the development of design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for electric utility customers
• Assist in reviewing client-provided work and help interpret scope requirements under guidance from senior team members
• Perform basic engineering calculations such as pole loading, guying, conductor sag and tension, and voltage drop with oversight
• Provide support during construction activities, including assisting with post-construction reviews to help ensure compliance with engineering and construction standards
• Assist with analysis of outages and contribute to mitigation efforts using established engineering practices
• Gain experience coordinating with other utilities and field engineering requirements, supporting design efforts for cable/conduit projects, and assisting with permitting, easements, and right-of-way (ROW) documentation

• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Willingness to perform both field and office work;
  Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion;
  The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
• Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license, as some local or regional travel is expected

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.