Distribution Engineer

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Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers & Designers in Rhode Island who are passionate about electric utility design engineering.

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.

This position has remote‑working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island on an as‑needed basis.

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as EFD, AUD, Small world, ArcGIS, Infor, EAM, STORMS, 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 will require local or regional customer‑site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
• Have the confidence in communicating with local Electricians, Utility Engineers, Town Engineers.

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); 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, Pull Planner, and Katapult.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD or Micro Station – performing Electrical Distribution design.

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

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 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.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

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.