Distribution Engineer, Electrical Utility
Leidos
- Morristown, NJ
- $68,900-124,550 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Professional Engineer License (PE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Formal Mentorship Programs
- Learning & Development Resources
- Management & Leadership Opportunities
- Technical Upskilling
- Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers
- Review 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 design
- Gain 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, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an accredited institution
- Mid-Level: 2-5 years of relevant experience required
- Senior-Level: 5+ years of relevant experience required; Relevant experience is either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing electric distribution design engineering
- Execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved
- Experience with utility reliability projects
- Previous QAQC experience
- Previous experience with Customer interaction and Process documentation
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
- Candidate must live in New Jersey (ideally Northern New Jersey)
- Ability 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 packages
- Professional Engineering License
- Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
- Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
- Experience using Distribution Design Studio (DDS) – performing Electric Distribution Design
- Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
- Relevant management experience of 1+ years
- Relevant experience with the utility FirstEnergy, or JCPL
- Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting of customer advocacy
- Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Professional dress and demeanor
- Attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Excellent time management