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Description

At Leidos, we offer endless opportunities for professional growth and success. Our challenging assignments are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. We believe in nurturing your career as it benefits our business too.

We are currently seeking passionate Electric Distribution Engineers who excel in utility design engineering. If you're dedicated to delivering exceptional quality in every project, regardless of its complexity, we want you on our team. Engage directly with clients to uphold Leidos' stellar reputation for high-quality work.

In this role, you will enhance your skills in areas such as NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Your most significant achievements are yet to come!

As an Electric Distribution Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing detailed design and construction work packages for moderately complex overhead and underground electrical distribution systems operating in the 4kV to 138kV range, tackling issues related to overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Collaborating with project teams to achieve daily objectives.
• Reviewing client-provided work and assessing scope requirements.
• Assisting technical staff with various tasks and assignments.
• Creating permitting documents for different Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Coordinating with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, and field leaders for joint-owned poles.
• Facilitating collaboration across internal teams including Project Managers and Technical Resources.
• Communicating technical solutions, practices, and procedures effectively within the organization.
• Traveling to client sites or meetings as needed.
• Conducting engineering calculations including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions, and assessing voltage drop and flicker.
• Reviewing work performed by other engineers prior to submission to clients.
• Offering engineering support during construction phases and performing post-construction reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
• Performing root cause analysis of outages and providing mitigation strategies using engineering principles and design.
• Adhering to Leidos and client safety requirements and design quality expectations.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional experience or certifications may substitute for a degree.
• Familiarity with NESC Standards, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.
• Experience with ESRI and GIS is a plus.
• Proficiency in distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, or O-Calc.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A willingness to perform both field and office work, with up to 25% overnight travel required.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and utilize a personal vehicle.

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted, technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team serves utilities and mobile operators, delivering reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've partnered with over 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160 municipal/cooperatives, extending our reach continuously. Our recognition as an industry leader has been affirmed by multiple rankings including Engineering News-Record (ENR) listing us among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Power Firms.

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a fast-paced and diverse work environment, flexible work arrangements, and supportive managers who champion your career development. Opportunities for licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), leadership training, formal mentorship, and management roles are readily available.

If you seek to innovate and disrupt the status quo, Leidos welcomes you to step into a role where you can truly make a difference. Join us to achieve great things together.

Location: Honolulu, HI

Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The compensation range is a guideline and may vary based on specific job responsibilities, education, experience, and market alignment.

About Leidos

Leidos is a leader in industry and technology, providing innovative solutions for government and commercial customers. With our headquarters in Reston, Virginia, and a talented workforce of 47,000 employees, we reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.

Pay and Benefits

We offer compensation packages that reflect the critical nature of the work performed for our customers. Our benefits include competitive pay, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement options.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Leidos is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, gender, age, disability status, or other protected categories. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with criminal histories where relevant laws permit.