Associate Distribution Engineer

Company: Leidos
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Description
Job Description:
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
Currently, we have an opportunity for an Associate Distribution Engineerfor electric utility design engineering in our Cincinnati, OHoffice. This position requires the selected candidate to work through a temp agency for 6 months before converting to a Leidos employee.
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:

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  Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
  
  
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  Professional Engineer License (PE)
  
  
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  Project Management Professional (PMP)
  
  
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  Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
  
  
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  Leadership Opportunities
  
  
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  Mentorship & Training Opportunities
  
  
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  Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team
  
  
  In this role, you can also expect to gain:
  
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    NESC expertise
    
    
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    Interface with local clients
    
    
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    Electrical Power Calculations
    
    
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    Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
    
    
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    Strategic Development
    
    
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    Expanding a Portfolio of Business
    
    
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    Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide
    
    
    Leidos is a trusted and future-focused solutions provider. Utilities consistently come to Leidos 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 developers. Our project portfolio includes large energy projects for electric utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clients. In addition, 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, Top 10 Program Management Firms, and Top 20 Power Firms.
    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 well trained in customer engineering and construction standards. 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
    
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      Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an accredited university is required.
      
      
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      Candidate must provide their own reliable transportation.
      
      
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      Local customer/job related travel is anticipated and will be reimbursed at IRS approved rates.
      
      
      Nice to haves
      
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        0-2 years of prior relevant experience.
        
        
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        Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC.
        
        
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        Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc
        
        
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        Experience using Autocad - performing Electrical Distribution design.
        
        
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        Experience with design standards
        
        
        Professional Attributes
        
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          Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skillsand supporting of customer advocacy
          
          
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          Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
          
          
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          Positive attitude
          
          
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          Ability to work with limited supervision.
          
          
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          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 $46,800.00 - $72,000.00 - $97,200.00
          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.
          REQNUMBER: R-00106041
          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.

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