Associate Distribution Engineer at Leidos in Lafayette, LA

Summary: Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers in the Southern Louisiana area who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. The role involves supporting design engineering efforts for electric utility projects and collaborating with engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables. Responsibilities: - Support design engineering efforts for electric utility projects, assisting with individual design tasks and quality control activities under guidance from senior engineers - Assist in developing work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using customer GIS and Work Management systems - Collaborate with engineers and design leads to address client needs, supporting scope, schedule, and quality objectives - Participate in reviewing engineering design packages and contribute to planning, documentation, and customer follow-up activities - Assist with scope analysis of assigned work and help maintain schedule adherence to support client priorities - Continuously build technical knowledge of utility standards, design practices, and internal processes - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workflow efficiency and support high-quality design deliverables - Assist in coordinating with utilities and field engineering teams to support design requirements, helping develop design packages for cable/conduit projects in urban environments - Support activities related to work permits, easements, and right-of-way (ROW) applications under guidance from senior team members - Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages - Be available for customer-facing activities and/or meetings on an as-needed basis (Job related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree - Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required - Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some 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 Required Skills: NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, MS Office, Electrical utility design engineering, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, Field Data Collection, Work Management systems Benefits: Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement