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Classification
Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance
Employer-provided pay
Job Description
August 20, 2026
Key Responsibilities
NESC expertise
Structural Pole Modeling
Electrical Power Calculations
GIS Design
Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
As an Associate Distribution Engineer, you will support the following activities under supervision of a technical lead:
Develop design and construction work packages for 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.
Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s.
Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution
Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Willingness to perform both field and office work.
Overnight travel may be required (10-20% travel).
Ability to work in outdoor environments.
Ability to utilize personal vehicle.
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.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.