Distribution Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Date Posted: 2025-08-13
Company: Leidos
Job Category: Other

Salary Range: /yr
Types of Work:
  full-time   part-time   employee   contract

Location:
City: Durham
State: North Carolina
Zip code: 27709
Country: United States

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineer who are 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.

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) 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) 
• Leadership training 
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Management opportunities 
• Learning & Development Resources

If you join us in this role, you'll also have the opportunity to gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Project and Financial Management, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead! 

As a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:

• Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers; you may also be performing individual design tasks in addition to QC efforts within your group
• Contribute to your team's work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and Work Management systems
• Work with with other engineers and design leads on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control; manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned. 
• Review engineering design packages with clients; 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
• 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 applications
• 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
• Work regularly out of our Durham office where you'll work with with other engineers, project managers and members of management

Background Requirements:  

• A minimum of 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.
• BS in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited program/institution
• Background in and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Some Prior knowledge of 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 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 background with: 

• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC. 
• MicroStation -performing Electrical Distribution design. 
• Work management software and job estimating software. 
• CAD tools

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of colleagues 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.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. Apply today!

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