Distribution Design Engineer I

Distribution Design Engineer I

Traverse City/Benzie/Boyne, MI

Our client is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers for electric utility design engineering in the MI location. We're seeking 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.

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:

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Formal Mentorship Programs
• Learning & Development Resources
• Future Management Opportunities

If you join us in this role, you'll also have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Project and Financial Management, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead! 

The successful candidate will have interest 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. Candidates should be comfortable in both a field and office setting, as some field work may be required. Selected candidates will be trained in customer engineering and construction standards. Associate Distribution Engineers 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.

Associate Distribution Engineers 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. 

Background Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited institution
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) 
• 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
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications/Experience: 

• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc or similar
• Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation and/or GIS
• Experience with NESC
• Experience with design standards 

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Positive attitude
• Professional dress and demeanor