Distribution Engineer

Job Overview

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers for our Rhode Island workload. This will be fully remote after a period of full‑time onsite training. The candidate is expected to be in office once a month.

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 OH, UG, or URD environment.

Project work may include joint use make‑ready and storm hardening projects. Work packages will be developed using Electric Facilities Database (EFD), Automated Utility Design (AUD), 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).

• Design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4kV through 15kV), 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.

• Level 1 – Associate Distribution Designer
  : BS degree with 0‑1 years 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

• Experience with ESRI, AutoCAD 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 switch gear, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects
• Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments

Pay Range: $50,700.00 – $91,650.00

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.