What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer position at Leidos Inc?
Description
Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer
Leidos Engineering is seeking an Engineer to join our distribution planning team in our Walled Lake, MI office or in the Detroit, MI area. It is expected that this role will involve the execution of distribution planning, distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection impact, arc flash and coordination studies, distribution and transmission protection, self-healing systems, and onsite support as project and client needs dictate. Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor Owned Utilities, and electric system cooperatives. The position will involve some degree of client facing work, with some business development activities to be expected. The growth potential of this position is significant for a well qualified candidate.
Successful candidates 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 including:
- Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
- Professional Engineer License (PE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
- Leadership Opportunities
- Mentorship & Training Opportunities
- Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team
In this role, you can also expect to gain:
- NESC expertise
- Interface with local clients
- Electrical Power Calculations
- Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, Design, and Civil Structural)
- Strategic Development
- Expanding a Portfolio of Business
- Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide
The candidate should possess solid analytical distribution experience, including load flow for both traditional planning studies and for studies driven by regulatory compliance requirements, distribution and transmission protection system, and self-healing network configurations. Familiarity and experience with distribution policy, transmission policy, and regulatory issues is also considered a plus, including experience with arc flash assessments.
Background Requirements:
- Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree is required and 2 years of experience
- Experience functioning in a technical role in distribution studies and capable of conducting studies under the direction of a technical supervisor is strongly desired
- Milsoft's WindMil, DNV GL's SynerGi, and/or Cyme's Cymdist is desired
- Siemens PTI's PSS/E or GE Concordia's PSLF, EMTP or PSCAD experience is a plus
- ASPEN OneLiner or Siemen's APA formerly CAPE software experience is a plus
- Must possess strong communication skills, including listening, writing, and presentation skills
- Must be a team player, able to work collaboratively with many different people with diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
- Previous distribution design experience is a plus
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license is preferred
- Must be a US Citizen
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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 $65,000.00 - $117,500.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Salary : $65,000 - $117,500
