Morristown, NJ, USA
15 hours ago
Senior Distribution Engineer

Leidos is seeking an experienced Distribution Engineering leader for electric utility design in New Jersey. As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

Professional Engineer License (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)Formal Mentorship ProgramsLearning & Development ResourcesManagement & Leadership OpportunitiesTechnical Upskilling

This position is a unique career opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping to grow a team and shape business relationships with Leidos' utility customer in the area. In this role, you'll play a part in building a program and shaping the future of an important part of our distribution engineering business.

This role is based out of New Jersey, but is largely remote in nature. Some regional travel is expected (~20%), so candidates should be located in state in order for Leidos to best serve our utility customers.

Typical Day:

10%-30% working with client remotely

60%-80% Engineering and development of design packages for customer

10% admin/planning/customer follow-up

As a Senior Distribution Engineer, You can expect to:

Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customersInteract directly with clients on a frequent, as-needed basisReview work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.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.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 designCoordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applicationsIn the future, you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

5+ years of relevant work experience performing electric distribution design engineering either in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utilityBachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution; Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific degree1 year+ of demonstrated experience in a leadership roleExperience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentationExperience with utility reliability projects Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESCAbility to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packagesCandidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous QAQC experienceExperience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIACDemonstrated history of Customer InteractionExperience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-CalcExperience with the Work Management System CREWSRelevant experience with the utility FirstEnergy, or JCPL

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting of customer advocacyCollaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locationsPositive attitudeAbility to work with limited supervisionProfessional dress and demeanorAttention to detail & Highly organizedExcellent time management

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being 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. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Apply Today!

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Original Posting Date:2024-10-01

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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