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Distribution Engineer

Work from home Full-time role Hiring

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers for their Rhode Island workload. The successful candidate will develop construction work packages for the electric distribution system and perform engineering calculations related to distribution design projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4kV through 15kV), mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports
  • Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget

Skills

  • BS degree with 0-1 years of experience or BA or AS degree with 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma + 6 years of experience for Level 1 – Associate Distribution Designer
  • BS degree + 2 years relevant experience OR BA degree or AS degree + 4 years relevant experience OR MS degree + 2 years relevant experience OR HS diploma + 8 years relevant experience for Level 2 – Distribution Designer
  • Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with ESRI, AutoCAD and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus
  • Familiarity with Pole Loading software ( O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman) and SAP
  • Experience with projects in distribution design: using medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects
  • Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments
  • Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Leadership training
  • Management opportunities

Benefits

  • Fully remote position after a period of full time in office training
  • Be in office once a month
  • Flexible work hours/work arrangements
  • Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Leadership training
  • Management opportunities

Company Overview

  • Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.leidos.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Leidos has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2026, 65 in 2025, 58 in 2024, 77 in 2023, 65 in 2022, 56 in 2021, 89 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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