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Job description:
Currently, we have an opportunity for lead d istribution engineer for electric utility design engineeringThis is a fully remote position.
The successful candidate must have experience in developing the work packages for oh, ug, urd, make ready and street light projects, using customer gis and wms systems such as ge smallworld, bentley expert designer and maximoThe candidate will be comfortable in both a field and office setting, and will trained in customer engineering and construction standardsSuccessful candidates will have experience structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, calculations of electric demand and fault currentsCandidates will gain experience in coordination of conflicting utilities, and other field engineering design requirements, the assessment and development of design big packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements and row applications, and the design of mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network system design and distribution system protection and coordination.
Background must haves:
Bachelor’s of science in engineering degree (ee preferred) is required and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or masters with 2+ years: relevant experience is either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company, performing design engineering (eit/fe credentials or pe license is preferred)Equivalent additional experience can be used in place of a degree.
Experience with voltage conversion projects, road widening projects, major underground projects, conductor replacements, and oh to ug conversions
Candidate must provide their own reliable transportation
Local customer/job related travel is anticipated and will be reimbursed at irs approved rates
Nice to haves:
Experience providing estimated costs, development of a bom, calculating the ciac
Experience with design tools such as pole foreman, socket, spida-calc
Experience using microstation-performing electrical distribution design
Experience with design standards
Professional attributes:
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
Successful candidates 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 including:
Engineer in training certificate (eit)
Professional engineer license (pe)
Project management professional (pmp)
Leadership training
Management opportunities
In this role you can expect to gain:
Nesc expertise
Structural pole modeling
Electrical power calculations
Gis design training
Project management
Financial management
No two career paths will ever look the sameAt leidos, we know the most talented and diverse it and engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.
Protect yourself and your family with the benefits of working for a world-class employerWhen you join leidos, you join a fortune 500 company and one of ethisphere institute’s “world`s most ethical companies.`
Leidos is trusted and future-focused solutions providerUtilities consistently come to our power delivery services for reliable power expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160 municipals/cooperatives across the country as well as a growing number of local utility providers and private developersOur project portfolio includes large energy projects for electric utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clientsIn addition, leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful energy delivery solutionsOur recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by engineering news-record (enr) ranking leidos within: the top 10 t&d firms, top 10 program management firms, and top 20 power firms.
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