Associate Distribution Engineer
Leidos Inc, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Description
Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers in the Southern Louisiana area (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette) who are passionate about electric utility design engineering.
Travel
This position has remote‑working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Southern Louisiana to be considered. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in‑person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Louisiana on an as‑needed basis.
Responsibilities
Support design engineering efforts for electric utility projects, assisting with individual design tasks and quality control activities under guidance from senior engineers.
Assist in developing work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using customer GIS and Work Management systems.
Collaborate with engineers and design leads to address client needs, supporting scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
Participate in reviewing engineering design packages and contribute to planning, documentation, and customer follow‑up activities.
Assist with scope analysis of assigned work and help maintain schedule adherence to support client priorities.
Continuously build technical knowledge of utility standards, design practices, and internal processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workflow efficiency and support high‑quality design deliverables.
Assist in coordinating with utilities and field engineering teams to support design requirements, helping develop design packages for cable/conduit projects in urban environments.
Support activities related to work permits, easements, and right‑of‑way (ROW) applications under guidance from senior team members.
Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role may require some customer‑site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages.
Be available for customer‑facing activities and/or meetings on an as‑needed basis (Job related travel will be reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates).
Background Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some customer‑related travel may be anticipated (Job‑related travel will be reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates).
Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $50,700.00 - $91,650.00. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Engineers in the Southern Louisiana area (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette) who are passionate about electric utility design engineering.
Travel
This position has remote‑working capabilities, but candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Southern Louisiana to be considered. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in‑person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Louisiana on an as‑needed basis.
Responsibilities
Support design engineering efforts for electric utility projects, assisting with individual design tasks and quality control activities under guidance from senior engineers.
Assist in developing work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects using customer GIS and Work Management systems.
Collaborate with engineers and design leads to address client needs, supporting scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
Participate in reviewing engineering design packages and contribute to planning, documentation, and customer follow‑up activities.
Assist with scope analysis of assigned work and help maintain schedule adherence to support client priorities.
Continuously build technical knowledge of utility standards, design practices, and internal processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workflow efficiency and support high‑quality design deliverables.
Assist in coordinating with utilities and field engineering teams to support design requirements, helping develop design packages for cable/conduit projects in urban environments.
Support activities related to work permits, easements, and right‑of‑way (ROW) applications under guidance from senior team members.
Be comfortable in both a field and office setting; the role may require some customer‑site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages.
Be available for customer‑facing activities and/or meetings on an as‑needed basis (Job related travel will be reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates).
Background Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some customer‑related travel may be anticipated (Job‑related travel will be reimbursed at IRS‑approved rates).
Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $50,700.00 - $91,650.00. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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