Leidos
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. Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in the New Orleans, LA area who are passionate about electric utility design engineering. You’ll be working directly with clients to ensure that Leidos’ reputation for high‑quality work is always maintained. In this role you will gain expertise in NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards.
This position has remote‑working capabilities, but candidates must be located in the greater New Orleans area so that we can provide support to our local utility customer as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in‑person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory on an as‑needed basis.
At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology‑focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go‑to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunications expertise.
As a Distribution Engineer, You Can Expect To
Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers; you may also be performing individual design tasks in addition to QC efforts within your group
Contribute to your team’s work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and Work Management systems
Work with other engineers and design leads on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control; manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
Review engineering design packages with clients; perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow‑up
Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high‑quality standards in client design deliverables
Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work‑permit development, easements, and ROW applications
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)
What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements)
2+ years of prior relevant experience either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution
BS in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET‑accredited program/institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of an engineering bachelor’s degree
Background in and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
Some prior knowledge of structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault‑current calculations
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
You Might Also Have Some Previous Experience With
Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
MicroStation – performing Electrical Distribution design
Work management software and job estimating software
CAD tools
Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role
Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of colleagues of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
Ability to work with limited supervision
Positive attitude
Professional dress and demeanor
Pay Range Pay Range $57,850.00 – $104,575.00
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting
Original Posting: October 22, 2025. For U.S. positions, the requisition is expected to remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.
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This position has remote‑working capabilities, but candidates must be located in the greater New Orleans area so that we can provide support to our local utility customer as needed. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to be available for in‑person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory on an as‑needed basis.
At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology‑focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go‑to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunications expertise.
As a Distribution Engineer, You Can Expect To
Perform design engineering for Leidos electric utility customers; you may also be performing individual design tasks in addition to QC efforts within your group
Contribute to your team’s work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and Work Management systems
Work with other engineers and design leads on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control; manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
Review engineering design packages with clients; perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow‑up
Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes that drive efficiency and high‑quality standards in client design deliverables
Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work‑permit development, easements, and ROW applications
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)
What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements)
2+ years of prior relevant experience either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution
BS in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET‑accredited program/institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of an engineering bachelor’s degree
Background in and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
Some prior knowledge of structural analysis, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault‑current calculations
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
You Might Also Have Some Previous Experience With
Providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
MicroStation – performing Electrical Distribution design
Work management software and job estimating software
CAD tools
Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role
Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of colleagues of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
Ability to work with limited supervision
Positive attitude
Professional dress and demeanor
Pay Range Pay Range $57,850.00 – $104,575.00
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting
Original Posting: October 22, 2025. For U.S. positions, the requisition is expected to remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.
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