Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer

7 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Leidos Full time
Job Description

A Distribution Engineer is needed for electric utility design engineering in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

About the Role

This role involves working directly with clients to ensure high-quality work and maintaining Leidos' reputation. As a valued team member, you can expect a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements. Managers 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

You'll have the opportunity to gain expertise in areas like NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Project and Financial Management, and Client Design Standards.

Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

  • Developing design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems
  • Reviewing work provided by clients and assessing requirements of scopes
  • Performing engineering calculations, such as structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, and specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans
  • Providing engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met
  • Conducting root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design
  • Gaining experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Mid-Level: 2+ years of relevant work experience performing electric distribution design engineering; Senior-Level: 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution; Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific degree
  • Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation
  • Experience with utility reliability projects
  • Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
Nice to Haves

Candidates with these qualifications are also desirable:

  • 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
  • Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
  • 1 year or more of Relevant management or leadership experience
  • Relevant experience with the utility FirstEnergy, or its' subsidiaries
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary: $68,900.00 - $124,550.00
  • Flexible work hours/work arrangements
  • Opportunities for career development and growth
  • Professional dress and demeanor
  • Attention to detail & Highly organized
About Us

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach.



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