Electric Utility Distribution Engineer

Description At Leidos, your opportunities are limitless! We encourage our staff with fascinating assignments that promote both professional and personal growth. Your career development is our business priority. Leidos is on the lookout for passionate Distribution Engineers committed to electric utility design engineering. If exceptional quality is your goal, you'll be working directly with clients to uphold Leidos' outstanding reputation. In this role, you'll gain expertise in diverse areas including 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! Travel: This position supports remote work, but candidates must reside within commutable distance to Minneapolis, MN, to provide on-site assistance as needed. Selected candidates will participate in in-person meetings and assignments throughout the Minnesota service area as required. As a Distribution Engineer, You Can Expect To: Conduct design engineering for Leidos electric utility clients. Create work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects utilizing GIS and WMS systems such as DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo. Oversee scope, schedule, and budget for assigned tasks. Perform functional tasks, planning, and follow-up with customers. Analyze assigned work scope, ensuring adherence to schedules and client priorities. Implement continuous improvements to workflows enhancing efficiency and quality in client deliverables. Coordinate conflicting utilities and field design requirements, develop extensive design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in urban environments, and manage work permits, easements, and ROW applications. Be adaptable to both field and office settings: the role may involve local or regional visits to collect field data necessary for package development. Candidates must possess a valid US driver's license for on-site meetings and assignments as needed. Work from our Denver area office with a hybrid schedule. What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements): A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; relevant experience/certifications may substitute for a degree. Demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC). Experience with structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, protective device coordination, and electric demand and fault current calculations. Ability to provide reliable transportation for local or regional customer-related travel (reimbursed at IRS-approved rates). Exhibit strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. You Might Also Have Some Previous Experience With: Providing estimated costs, developing a BOM, and calculating the CIAC. Design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS. MicroStation for Electrical Distribution design. Work management software and job estimating software. CAD tools. Professional Attributes that Will Help You Succeed in This Role: A collaborative attitude that embraces diversity. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A positive and proactive mindset. Professional appearance and demeanor. At Leidos, we take pride in being a trusted and tech-savvy solution provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators requiring reliable power and telecommunication expertise. With experience working with over 50 investor-owned utilities and 160 municipal/cooperative organizations, we continue to expand our reach. Boasting industry-leading construction partners, we deliver impactful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our leadership in the field is confirmed: Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranks Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms. As a valued team member, you can expect a dynamic workplace with flexible hours and arrangements, alongside managers who foster career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) designations, leadership training, formal mentorship programs, and management opportunities. PDSDLINE PowerDelivery If you're seeking comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers; we seek individuals who innovate, challenge norms, and refuse to accept failure. Original Posting: March 6, 2026 Pay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level serves as a general guideline and does not guarantee compensation. Factors influencing an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, market alignment, and applicable agreements. About Leidos Leidos is a leading industry innovator, serving government and commercial clients with smarter, more efficient digital solutions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos generated annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2025. Pay and Benefits Compensation packages reflect the importance of our customer-focused work. Employment benefits include competitive pay, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. More details are available on our careers webpage. Securing Your Data Beware of fraudulent employment claims using Leidos' name. Leidos will not ask for payment-related information during the application process, nor will we advance funds as part of hiring. Additionally, Leidos only communicates via automated email from our company domain, never through free commercial email services or messaging platforms. Report suspicious communications to and contact local law enforcement if needed. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, or any other protected category. Leidos also considers qualified individuals with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws.

Created: 2026-03-10