Distribution Designer
Nari, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Job Overview
Leidos is seeking
Distribution Designers
to work in
Denver, CO . This contract opportunity on the MYR Master Design Build contract provides distribution design engineering for overhead and underground feeders across the client's distribution footprint. The successful Distribution Designer will develop construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an over‑head (OH), sub‑mass underground (UG), or underground rapid distribution (URD) environment. Project work may include joint‑use make‑ready and street‑light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems.
Contract Status This position requires the successful candidate to work for a contractor in a temp‑to‑perm format with the possibility of converting to a direct Leidos employee in approximately six months from the initial hire date.
Engineering Responsibilities Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
Additional Assignments Assignments may also include preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right‑of‑Way acquisition, developing a bill of materials, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).
Distribution Designer Responsibilities Duties may include work‑package development of overhead, underground residential distribution, and underground cable/conduit; field visits or field engineering of project requirements; identification of conflicting utilities; engineering and design calculations; and post‑construction reviews.
Required Education & Experience
2‑year technical degree or H.S. diploma with less than two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with STORMS, Katapult, ESRI, AutoCAD, PDS, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.
Familiarity with Pole Loading software (DDS, O‑Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman, LD Field).
Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with projects in third‑party make‑ready design with electric utility distribution design.
Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with proposed work for each third‑party carrier.
Ability to read and seek information through various client‑supplied documents/standards.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
Strong understanding of mathematics.
Benefits & Career Development Leidos is a Fortune 500 company and one of the Ethisphere Institute’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies.” Successful candidates can look forward to a fast‑paced, diverse work environment, flexible work hours/arrangements, and managers who encourage career development and growth. In this role, you can also expect to gain experience and expertise in:
NESC
Structural Pole Modeling
Electrical Power Calculations
DDS design
Project management
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Distribution Designers
to work in
Denver, CO . This contract opportunity on the MYR Master Design Build contract provides distribution design engineering for overhead and underground feeders across the client's distribution footprint. The successful Distribution Designer will develop construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an over‑head (OH), sub‑mass underground (UG), or underground rapid distribution (URD) environment. Project work may include joint‑use make‑ready and street‑light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems.
Contract Status This position requires the successful candidate to work for a contractor in a temp‑to‑perm format with the possibility of converting to a direct Leidos employee in approximately six months from the initial hire date.
Engineering Responsibilities Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
Additional Assignments Assignments may also include preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right‑of‑Way acquisition, developing a bill of materials, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).
Distribution Designer Responsibilities Duties may include work‑package development of overhead, underground residential distribution, and underground cable/conduit; field visits or field engineering of project requirements; identification of conflicting utilities; engineering and design calculations; and post‑construction reviews.
Required Education & Experience
2‑year technical degree or H.S. diploma with less than two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with STORMS, Katapult, ESRI, AutoCAD, PDS, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.
Familiarity with Pole Loading software (DDS, O‑Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman, LD Field).
Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with projects in third‑party make‑ready design with electric utility distribution design.
Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with proposed work for each third‑party carrier.
Ability to read and seek information through various client‑supplied documents/standards.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
Strong understanding of mathematics.
Benefits & Career Development Leidos is a Fortune 500 company and one of the Ethisphere Institute’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies.” Successful candidates can look forward to a fast‑paced, diverse work environment, flexible work hours/arrangements, and managers who encourage career development and growth. In this role, you can also expect to gain experience and expertise in:
NESC
Structural Pole Modeling
Electrical Power Calculations
DDS design
Project management
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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