Leidos · 1 month ago
Lead Distribution Engineer
Framingham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $162K/yr
8+ years expLeidos is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer in the Framingham, MA area who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. In this role, you will lead the development of electrical distribution work packages and ensure high-quality engineering design and analysis while interacting directly with clients.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages; Perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on programmatic/ capital/ reliability design (i.e. 3rd party attachment/ Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc. designs)
Be responsible for QAQC tasks on your assigned team; You will play a role in quality reviews of your team's designs prior to submittals for client projects
Review engineering design packages with clients; Review and organize existing program work
Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
Interact directly with clients on a frequent, as-needed basis
Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met
Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements; Assist with work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role could possibly require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
In the future, you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team
Qualification
Required
8+ years of relevant experience working electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution; Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific bachelor's degree
Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
Experience with engineering design quality control
Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman, etc) and distribution pole analysis
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
Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license
Preferred
Previous QAQC experience
Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
Demonstrated history of Customer Interaction
Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS is preferred
Prior Leadership experience is preferred
Benefits
Career development and growth opportunities
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Leadership training
Formal Mentorship Programs
Management opportunities
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2013-09-17IPO
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Chief Technology Officer
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Chief Technology Officer
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