Lead Distribution Engineer

Leidos Holding • $92K — $166K *
Framingham, MA 01702In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in electric distribution projects either in consulting or directly with electric utilities
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience
  • Proficient with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
  • Experience in engineering design quality control
  • Familiarity with Pole Loading software and distribution pole analysis
  • Valid U.S. driver's license for customer-related travel
  • Willingness to engage in both fieldwork and office duties

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages and conduct engineering design and analysis
  • Perform QAQC tasks and support quality reviews prior to client project submissions
  • Review engineering design packages with clients and organize existing program work
  • Conduct scope analysis and maintain adherence to project schedules
  • Frequent direct client interaction as needed
  • Provide engineering support during construction and conduct post-construction reviews
  • Coordinate field engineering design requirements and assist with necessary permits

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with office collaboration and remote work flexibility
  • Reimbursed job-related travel expenses at IRS-approved rates
  • Opportunity for leadership involvement in future team hiring
  • Professional development opportunities in a supportive environment
  • Exposure to diverse teams and projects, enhancing collaborative skills
Full Job Description
This position is hybrid in nature, where 3 days/week are spent working in our office, collaborating with internal teams, and 2 days/week can be spent working remotely.

As a Lead Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:
  • Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages; Perform engineering design and analysis; potentially work on programmatic/ capital/ reliability design (i.e. 3rd party attachment/ Make Ready, overloaded transformers, reconductor, voltage conversion, DG, FLISR, underground, etc. designs)
  • Be responsible for QAQC tasks on your assigned team; You will play a role in quality reviews of your team's designs prior to submittals for client projects
  • Review engineering design packages with clients; Review and organize existing program work
  • Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
  • Interact directly with clients on a frequent, as-needed basis
  • Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
  • Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements; Assist with work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
  • Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role could possibly require some customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
  • In the future, you can expect to play a role in the hiring process for the future of your team


What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):
  • 8+ years of relevant experience working electric distribution projects in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific bachelor's degree
  • Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
  • Experience with engineering design quality control
  • Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, Pole Foreman, etc) and distribution pole analysis
  • 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; The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
  • Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver's license


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous QAQC experience
  • Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
  • Demonstrated history of Customer Interaction
  • Proven experience and proficiency with STORMS software and GIS is preferred
  • Prior Leadership experience is preferred


Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:
  • Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting of customer advocacy
  • Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to work with limited supervision
  • Professional dress and demeanor
  • Attention to detail & Highly organized
  • Excellent time management


Original Posting:
August 17, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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