Leidos Engineering is seeking a (REMOTE) Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer to join our growing distribution planning team. This position will primarily focus on the execution of distribution planning studies, including feeder capacity assessments, voltage and thermal loading analysis, contingency evaluations, load growth studies, hosting capacity assessments, and distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection impact studies. Additional responsibilities may include arc flash and coordination studies, distribution protection analysis, and self-healing system evaluations as project and client needs dictate.

The successful candidate will develop, maintain, validate, and troubleshoot distribution system models using industry-standard planning and analysis software. Responsibilities include performing model quality assurance, investigating study anomalies, validating utility data, and integrating information from GIS, SCADA, AMI, and other utility systems to support accurate and defensible planning recommendations.

Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor-Owned Utilities, and Electric Cooperatives. The position will involve direct client interaction, presentation of technical findings, and support of business development activities. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex study results into practical recommendations for utility clients. The growth potential of this position is significant for a well-qualified candidate.

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:

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Support, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In this role, you will have opportunities to:

• Support complex distribution planning and system impact studies
• Develop advanced skills in distribution model creation, validation, and troubleshooting
• Work with leading utility planning tools such as CYME, Synergi, WindMil, SKM, ETAP, or equivalent platforms
• Analyze emerging grid challenges associated with DERs, electrification, and load growth
• Interface directly with utility planners, operations personnel, and engineering leadership
• Present technical analyses and defend study methodologies and recommendations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across Leidos
• Contribute to strategic utility planning initiatives and grid modernization programs
• Support proposal development and cultivate trusted advisor relationships with utility clients
• Expand your technical expertise and professional network across utility clients nationwide

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical experience in distribution system planning and analysis, including power flow, voltage, thermal loading, contingency, and capacity studies for both traditional utility planning applications and projects driven by regulatory and compliance requirements. Candidates should have experience developing, validating, and troubleshooting distribution system models and interpreting study results to support planning recommendations and system improvements.

Experience with distributed energy resource (DER) integration studies, distribution protection systems analysis and coordination, self-healing network configurations, and grid modernization initiatives is highly desirable. Familiarity with utility planning policies, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards is also beneficial. Experience performing arc flash assessments and other distribution system studies is considered a plus.

Background Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required, with 2+ years of experience in distribution system planning, modeling, and analysis.
• Experience performing distribution studies including power flow, voltage analysis, thermal loading analysis, contingency evaluations, protection and coordination studies, arc flash studies, Volt/VAR analysis, and time-series simulations.
• Experience developing, validating, maintaining, and troubleshooting distribution system models and resolving data quality, connectivity, and study result discrepancies.
• Demonstrated ability to perform technical analyses and execute engineering studies with limited supervision while working under the guidance of senior technical leadership.
• Proficiency with industry-standard distribution planning and modeling software such as SYME (CYMDIST), Synergi Electric, WindMil, SKM, ETAP, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience utilizing utility data sources such as GIS, SCADA, AMI, OMS, or asset management systems is preferred.
• Experience with Python scripting, automation, or data analytics tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate study assumptions, methodologies, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with geographically dispersed personnel and utility clients.
• Experience defending planning study results, developing system reinforcement recommendations, and presenting technical findings directly to utility planning operations, and engineering stakeholders.
• Experience with Python scripting is a plus
• Must be a US Citizen

Original Posting:
June 25, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.