Distribution Engineer

Description At Leidos, we challenge you with interesting assignments that provide you with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in Pune, India, who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. If you join us in this role, you'll gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is aheadAs a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customersDevelop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as DDS, GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and MaximoManage the scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned.Design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, AUD, DDS.Review engineering design packages with clientsPerform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-upPerform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client prioritiesInitiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high-quality standards in client design deliverablesGain 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 applicationsWork independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables.What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):2+ years of prior relevant experience.Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial). Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution.  Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) or California GO95Some Prior knowledge of structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skillsKnowledge and demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD or AUD design.You Might Also Have Proficiency with:Providing estimated costs, development of a Bill of Material (BOM), calculating the Cost in Advance of Construction (CIAC).MicroStation -performing Electrical Distribution design.Work management software and job estimating software.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.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), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities.PDSDLINEPowerDeliveryAt Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.Original Posting: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 -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.