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Description
Leidos is seeking a Distribution Standards Engineer for electric utility design engineering in the Northeastern US. 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:
This role will be largely remote in nature, but candidates must be located in the Northeastern Unites States (NY, CT, ME or adjacent state) in order to be considered. This helps Leidos best serve the localized needs of our utility customers. Some regional and local travel is expected (~20%).
Primary Responsibilities
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. Your greatest work is ahead!
PDSDLINE
PowerDelivery
Original Posting Date
2025-01-30
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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
The 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.
REQNUMBER: R-00152446-OTHLOC-PL-2D2681
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Description
Leidos is seeking a Distribution Standards Engineer for electric utility design engineering in the Northeastern US. 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)
- Formal Mentorship Programs
- Learning & Development Resources
- Management & Leadership Opportunities
- Technical Upskilling
This role will be largely remote in nature, but candidates must be located in the Northeastern Unites States (NY, CT, ME or adjacent state) in order to be considered. This helps Leidos best serve the localized needs of our utility customers. Some regional and local travel is expected (~20%).
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and design of work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers
- Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
- Ensuring standards and equipment specifications are up to date and accurate, and reviewing standards against constructability requirements, industry standards and best practices, as required for client utilities.
- Develop, update, organize and maintain standards, material specification, policies, procedures and work practices for client utilities.
- Maintain familiarity with codes, regulations, standards and safety practices impacting equipment, materials and tools.
- Provide support to team by serving as subject matter expertise on standards related issues.
- Define design requirements and standards as requested by client utilities, including those associated with DER installations.
- Ensuring that the distribution designs support a safe environment for utility workers, contractors and the general public.
- Preparing bills-of-material for the development of material lists to support standard development, including the creation and maintenance of compatible units (CU's) and macro units (MU’s).
- Supporting non-standards related efforts including arc flash walkdowns and analysis, and distribution system modelling and studies.
- 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.
- Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design
- 3 years of relevant work experience contributing to electric distribution projects for US-based electric utilities, either in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution
- Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
- Proven familiarity with overhead and underground distribution construction standards including weather hardening, NESC and Rural Utility Services (RUS).
- Ability to utilize a personal vehicle,as some customer-related travel could be anticipated(Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
- Ability to demonstrate strong technical writing skills for preparing material, service, and equipment specifications.
- Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
- Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license
- Previous QAQC experience
- Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
- Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc, DDS or related
- Experience with Work Management Systems for utilities
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. Your greatest work is ahead!
PDSDLINE
PowerDelivery
Original Posting Date
2025-01-30
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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
The 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.
REQNUMBER: R-00152446-OTHLOC-PL-2D2681
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Salary : $57,850 - $104,575
