Description

　　Currently, we have an opportunity for an Associate Distribution Engineer for electric utility design engineering in our Charlotte, NC office.

　　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)

　　Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities

　　Leadership Opportunities

　　Mentorship & Training Opportunities

　　Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

　　In this role, you can also expect to gain:

　　NESC expertise

　　Interface with local clients

　　Electrical Power Calculations

　　Interactions with other disciplines(Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)

　　Strategic Development

　　Expanding a Portfolio of Business

　　Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

　　If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

　　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 Maximo. The candidate will be comfortable in both a field and office setting, and will trained in customer engineering and construction standards. Successful candidates will have experience structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, calculations of electric demand and fault currents. Candidates 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 0-2 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 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)

　　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 skillsand 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

　　Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, 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 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

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　　Pay Range:

　　Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

　　The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

　　Original Posting Date:

　　01/18/2024

　　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.

　　REQNUMBER: R-00126868

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.