Senior Distribution Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-11
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineer
Description
At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally.
For us, helping you grow your career is good business.
Leidos is seeking a Senior
Distribution Engineer in the Seattle, WA who is 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.
Your greatest work is ahead!
This position is hybrid in nature, where 3 days/week are spent working in our office, collaborating with internal teams, and 2 days/week can be spent working remotely.
As a Senior Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:
Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages;
Perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on programmatic/ capital/ reliability design (i.e. 3rd party attachment/ Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc. designs)Be responsible for QAQC tasks on your assigned team;
You will play a role in quality reviews of your team's designs prior to submittals for client projectsReview engineering design packages with clients;
Review and organize existing program workPerform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate 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 applicationsBe comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role could possibly require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
In the future, you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team
4+ years of relevant experience working electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at 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 engineering-specific bachelor's degreeExperience and demonstrated 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,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 packagesCandidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license
Previous QAQC 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
Prior Leadership experience is…
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