Description
Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering Supervisor to aid in the oversight of a team responsible for developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. This role will require leading other distribution engineers, oversight and QAQC of both simple and complex engineering projects, working directly with clients, and ensuring the Leidos reputation of high quality is maintained.
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)
- Leadership training & Management opportunities
- Formal Mentorship programs
- Professional Learning & Development Resources
- Technical Upskilling
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As a Distribution Engineering Supervisor, You can expect to:
- Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams. This will include work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and Work Management systems
- Assist with supervision of design staff and QA/QC efforts for your team
- Collaborate with other design leads on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control
- Review engineering design packages with clients; Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
- Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
- Oversee your team's 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.
- Coordinate 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 application
- Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and client design standards have been met.
What Sets you Apart (Background Requirements):
- A minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution is required
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited educational institution; Additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of engineering bachelor's degree
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
- Prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
- Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local, customer-related travel may be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates); This role is hybrid in nature, with a few days per week spent in our Atlanta office, and a few days will allow for remote work
- Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with Reliability & Grid Design
- Experience with DOT
- Work management software and job estimating software.
- A Formal or informal leadership role; Candidates with previous experience leading engineering personnel will be preferred
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. Your greatest work is ahead!
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Original Posting:
February 28, 2025
For U.S. Positions: 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00
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.