Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Leidos

Richmond, VA

Full Time

Posted September 28, 2026

$59k - $107k

Transmission & Distribution

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

September 28, 2026

Key Responsibilities

Directly supervise engineering, design, field, and technical personnel supporting the Joint Use Program
Provide day-to-day technical, operational, and personnel guidance to assigned staff
Assist with coordinating and prioritizing employee assignments based on project schedules, available resources, employee capabilities, and changing client needs
Monitor individual and assigned team productivity, workload, schedules, utilization, and deliverable quality
Review Joint Use engineering and design work for compliance with standards, applicable codes, and program requirements
Perform and support QA/QC activities to maintain accurate, consistent, and high-quality deliverables
Support Joint Use Make Ready engineering, fielding, permitting, post-inspection, and other related program activities as assigned
Coordinate with Regional Leads, telecom attachers, permitting teams, and internal stakeholders as needed to support project execution
Act as a secondary technical and operational contact for Joint Use representatives as appropriate
Assist in resolving technical, operational, field, and workflow-related issues, escalating significant issues to program leadership as needed
Support employee development through coaching, feedback, training, and knowledge sharing
Assist with employee performance management, regular check-ins, onboarding, and development of assigned personnel
Promote consistent application of Joint Use processes, standards, procedures, and best practices
Contribute to process improvement, workflow efficiency, and quality initiatives
Support program leadership with staffing, workload planning, resource coordination, reporting, and other operational needs as requested

Requirements

2+ years of prior relevant experience is required.
Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Working knowledge of electric distribution engineering principles, including overhead and underground distribution systems
Familiarity with Joint Use, Make Ready engineering, pole attachments, permitting, and third-party attachment processes
Understanding of NESC, GO95, utility construction standards, and distribution design practices
Familiarity with Joint Use standards, systems, and processes preferred
Working knowledge of pole loading analysis software such as O-Calc Pro, SPIDAcalc, or equivalent, and familiarity with GIS tools
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support team members, clients, and project stakeholders
Ability to review technical work products, identify issues, and provide constructive feedback and guidance
Ability to support technical and operational problem-solving through collaboration and structured analysis
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to help manage competing priorities and schedule commitments
Ability to adapt to changing workloads, project requirements, and client priorities
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 ahead!
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.
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