Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leidos is a trusted technology-focused solutions provider, seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves developing construction work packages for electric distribution systems and performing engineering calculations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports
- Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations
- Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work
- 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
- Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s
- 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
Skills
- Requires BS Degree and 0+ years of prior relevant experience OR BS non-engineering degree and 2+ yrs relevant experience
- Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Willingness to perform both field and office work
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Overnight travel may be required (10-25% travel)
- Ability to work in outdoor environments
- Ability to utilize personal vehicle
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Company Overview
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.leidos.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Leidos has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 65 in 2025, 58 in 2024, 77 in 2023, 65 in 2022, 56 in 2021, 89 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.