Distribution Engineer

Date PostedJuly 2, 2026LocationRemoteCompanyLeidosSalary$59,150.00 - $106,925.00TypeMid Level

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking passionate Distribution Engineers & Designers to work on electric utility design engineering projects. The role involves developing construction work packages, performing complex engineering calculations, and providing support during the construction phase. You will work directly with clients to ensure high-quality design standards and reliability in power distribution systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop overhead and underground distribution design packages
  • Perform structural and electrical power engineering calculations
  • Provide engineering support and post-construction reviews
  • Conduct root cause analysis for utility outages
  • Manage complex cable/conduit project design and field coordination

Required Skills

  • 2+ years utility distribution engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Industrial)
  • Proficiency with NESC standards
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Field data collection and office design capability

Job Details

### Core Responsibilities - Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems. - Review work provided by clients and assess requirements of scopes. - Perform engineering calculations: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions, 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. - Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements. - Assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, including work permit development, easements, and ROW applications. ### Background Requirements - 2+ years of prior relevant experience is required. - Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. - Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approval, including customer interaction and process documentation. - Experience with utility reliability projects. - Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC. - Ability to utilize a personal vehicle for customer-related travel. - Willingness to perform both field and office work, including occasional outdoor environments for data collection. - Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license. ### Desired Qualifications - Previous QAQC experience. - Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, and calculating the CIAC. - Familiarity with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, or Spida-Calc. - Experience with the Work Management System CREWS. - 1+ year of relevant management or leadership experience.