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 Senior Distribution Engineerin Walled Lake, MI 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.
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 & Management Opportunities
• Formal Mentorship Programs
• Technical Upskilling Programs
As a Senior Distribution Engineer, You can expect to:
- Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers; You can also expect to assist in the oversight and quality assurance of your team's design work
- Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes; You will interact frequently with our customer
- 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.
- 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
- Be comfortable in a field setting: You may also be asked to visit a customer office or participate in fielding activities on an ad hoc basis; This role is hybrid in nature and may also require some of your time to be spent working with internal teams out of our Walled Lake office
- Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements; Assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
- Experienced engineers may also have the opportunity to lead and train other engineers, and perform QAQC responsibilities
What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant electric distribution design engineering experience working with electric utilities
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering, Engineering Technology, or closely related discipline
- Prior Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc or similar
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in NESC standards
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as customer-related travel is anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates); Candidates must posses valid US driver's license
- Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments
- Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
You Might Also Have Some previous experience with:
- Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS
- Structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
- Work management software and job estimating software.
- CAD tools
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.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. Your greatest work is ahead!
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Original Posting Date:
2024-09-12
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00
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 (but are not limited to) 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.
