Distribution Engineering Supervisor

** 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  
** Distribution Engineering Supervisor
** in  
** Wilmington, North Carolina
** 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!*
* ** As a Distribution Engineering Supervisor, you can expect to:*
* + Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams. This will include work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and Work Management systems

+ Assist with supervision of design staff and QA/QC efforts for your team

+ Collaborate with other design leads and supervisors on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control

+ Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up;
Act as a representative of Leidos and liaison for our utility customer

+ Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities

+ Oversee your team's engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.

+ Coordinate 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 application

+ Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and client design standards have been met.

+ Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages, or other client-facing meetings

** What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):*
* +  
** 2+ years
** of prior relevant experience  
** either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution
** is required

+ Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited educational institution;  _Additional/Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree_

+ Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

+ 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, customer-related travel may be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)

+ Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

** You Might Also Have Some previous experience with:*
* + Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM,

+ Micro Station
-performing Electrical Distribution design.

+ Work management software and job estimating software.

+ A Formal or informal leadership role

** Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:*
* + Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.

+ Ability to work with limited supervision

+ Positive attitude

+ Professional dress and demeanor

At  
** Leidos** , we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our  
** Power Delivery Services Team
** is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again.

Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License  **(PE)** ,…