Director of Distribution Engineering
Company: Leidos
Location: Garland
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Unleash Your Potential
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of
our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's
success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and
operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to
do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our
community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do
business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep
reading!
Looking for an exciting new opportunity to lead a team of engineers
in the electric utility engineering industry? Join our team at
Leidos! As a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider, our
Power Delivery Services Team is relied on by over 50 investor-owned
utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a
growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers, and
private developers. Our recognition as an industry leader is
confirmed by our latest national rankings by Engineering
News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms,
and Top 10 Power Firms.
We are seeking a Director of Distribution Engineering in Irving, TX
to manage and oversee a team responsible for developing
construction work packages for the electric distribution system
using various software systems and construction standards. Your
team will work on projects in OH, UG, or URD environments, which
may include joint use make-ready and street light projects. Your
team will utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer
Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other
client systems to develop work packages.
As the Director of Distribution Engineering, your team's project
work will require performing engineering calculations such as
structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric
demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices. You
will also have oversight of assignments such as preparing forestry
trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way
acquisition, developing BOM, estimating costs, and customer
advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer
Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC). Some
local/customer-related travel is anticipated, including on-site or
in-office meetings with Leidos' customers.
If you're interested in a challenging and rewarding career with a
company that values innovation and excellence, then Leidos is the
place for you. Join our team and help us continue to provide
reliable power expertise to utilities across the country. Your
greatest work is ahead!
The Mission
Leidos Civil Group helps modernize infrastructure, systems, and
security. We are a trusted partner to both government and
highly-regulated commercial customers looking for transformative
solutions in mission IT, security, software, engineering, and
operations. We work with our customers including the FAA, DOE,
NASA, National Science Foundation, Transportation Security
Administration, Custom and Border Protection, airports, and
electric utilities to make the world safer, healthier, and more
efficient. Our customers take on the toughest challenges out there,
and at times need a helping hand from specialists in their fields.
We combine our scale as a Fortune 500 company with the deep
technical knowledge of our core capabilities and the expertise of
our talented and diverse workforce to deliver mission-centric
innovations. For each of these core capabilities, we have developed
proven, repeatable processes that help us deliver agile,
cost-effective solutions to foster a better world. To explore and
learn more, click here!
Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your
journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume
with us today!
Your Main Objective:
10%-30% Working with Leidos team to improve process, training &
mentoring staff.
20% Engineering, development, and quality control of design
packages for construction crews.
50%-70% Performing supervisory, business development, planning,
managing profit/loss, and/or customer relationship.
What Sets You Apart:
BS in Engineering (EE preferred) is required and minimum of twelve
(12) + years of prior relevant experience: relevant experience is
either working directly with an electric utility or an electric
utility consulting company, performing electric distribution design
engineering.
Proficient knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
and comprehension of client construction standards.
Experience with Business Development, developing proposals, pricing
& client interviews.
Successful project management experience (initiate, plan, execute,
monitor & control, closeout).
Previous Experience managing large engineering teams.
Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal
communications skills.
Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds
and geographic locations.
Ability to work with limited supervision and provide leadership to
other team members; Ability to work effectively in teams.
Professional dress and demeanor.
Positive attitude
Candidates should be located in or around the greater Dallas, TX
area, in order to provide support to internal teams and utility
customers as needed.
You Might Also Have:
Experience with designing secondary networks.
Proficiency with CAD tools.
Experience with software such as PoleForeman, Bentley OpenUtilities
Designer, GE Smallworld, Maximo, or similar products.
Experience with complex 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.
PMP certification and/or Professional Engineer license.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff
with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity
to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow
your career is good business. We'd like to learn more about you,
apply today!
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Pay Range:
Pay Range $105,300.00 - $162,000.00 - $218,700.00
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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