Distribution Designer

Description Job Description Currently, we have an opening for an Electrical Distribution Designer with previous distribution utility design engineering experience.

Leidos is a trusted and future-focused solutions provider.

Utilities consistently come to Leidos for reliable power expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160 municipalscooperatives across the country as well as a growing number of local utility providers and private developers.

Our project portfolio includes large energy projects for electric utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clients.

In addition, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful energy delivery solutions.

Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 TD Firms, Top 10 Program Management Firms, and Top 20 Power Firms.

The successful candidate will have an interest in developing construction work packages for the electric gas distribution system using various software systems and construction standards.

Distribution systems may be in an OH, UG, or URD environment.

Project work may include joint use make ready, and street light projects.

Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems.

Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.

Assignments may also include preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, development of a BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).

Work assignments may include travelling by motor vehicle to various project locations located throughout the area to conduct field investigations.

Responsibilities bull Design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4kV through 138kV), mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

bull Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget.

Required Education Experience bull Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 1 years of prior relevant experience with electric utility distribution design andor construction projects bull Experience with PLS-CADD, MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus bull Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams bull Excellent verbal and written communication skills PDSDLINE POWERDELIVERY External Referral Bonus Ineligible Potential for Telework No Clearance Level Required None Travel Yes, 10 of the time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Shift Day Requisition Category Professional Job Family Engineering Technologist Leidos is a Fortune 500Registered information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the worldaposs toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets.

The companyaposs 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately 10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com httpwww.Leidos.com .

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.

Thataposs why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

More details are available here httpswww.leidos.comcareerspay-benefits .

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Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.