Associate Distribution Engineer at Leidos in Location not listed

Summary: Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers for electric utility design engineering. The role involves developing design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while working closely with clients. Responsibilities: - Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports - Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations - Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work - Perform 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 - Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s - Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met - Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design - Work a 4/10 schedule in the client’s office Required Qualifications: - Completed Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited institution - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) - 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 - Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc or similar - Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation and/or GIS - Experience with NESC - Experience with design standards Required Skills: Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT), Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) Important Skills: Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, NESC, Distribution design tools, CAD tools Nice-to-Have Skills: MS Office, communication skills, Collaborative attitude, Positive attitude Benefits: Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement