Associate Distribution Engineer

Leidos is a technology leader serving government and commercial customers with innovative solutions. They are seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer to support electric utility design engineering projects, ensuring high-quality work and collaboration with clients. The role involves performing design engineering support, assisting in project planning, and gaining familiarity with utility coordination and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering support for electric utility projects under guidance from senior engineers
• Assist in developing work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using customer GIS and WMS systems (e.g., DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo)
• Support tracking of assigned tasks to help meet project schedules and client expectations
• Assist with routine planning activities and customer follow-up as needed
• Review assigned work for completeness and escalate issues or conflicts to senior team members
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and quality
• Gain familiarity with utility coordination, permitting requirements, easements, and ROW documentation
• Participate in both office and occasional field activities to collect data and support project development; must have a valid U.S. driver’s license for local travel as needed
• Work out of the Denver area office on a hybrid schedule

Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local or regional customer-related travel is anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• EIT Certification
• Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
• Design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS
• MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design
• Work management software and job estimating software
• CAD tools

Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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