Associate Distribution Designer
Company: Leidos Inc
Location: Framingham
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Description Leidos is seeking Associate Distribution Designers
to work out of our Framingham office. This role has the potential
to be hybrid (in office 2-3 times per week)Successful Distribution
Designer candidates will have interest in developing construction
work packages for the electric distribution system using various
software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems
may be in an Overhead, Underground, or 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. 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. Assignments may
also include: preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating
permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, development of a Bill of
Materials, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as
acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid
of Construction (CIAC). Associate Distribution Designer Tasks:
- Design and construction work package development of electrical
overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4kV
through 138kV), mostly associated with programmatic work such as
overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and
inspection reports.
- Comply with quality control and safe work practices and
maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget.
- Field pole locations and take detailed notes on existing
conditions. Fielding equipment to be provided and mileage is
reimbursable.Associate Distribution Designer Required Education &
Experience:
- High School diploma with less than 2 years of experience.
- Currently enrolled in a 2 year technical/ engineering
program
- Relevant knowledge in the power field/ industry
- Ability to communicate with clients and project teamsat a high
quality level
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving skills and resourcefulness
- Experience in performing tasks based off a scope, schedule, and
budgetPreferred experience:
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, and
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus
- Background working with a utility performing design work.
- Familiarity with Pole Loading software ( O-Calc, SPIDA Calc,
Pole Foreman) and SAP
- Experience with 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 environmentsIn
this role, you can also expect to gain experience / expertise in:
- NESC
- Structural Pole Modeling
- Electrical Power Calculations
- GIS design
- Project management
- Financial managementLeidos is a trusted and future-focused
solutions provider. Utilities consistently come to Leidos for
reliable power expertise, as reflected through our work with more
than 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160
municipals/cooperatives across the country as well as a growing
number of local utility providers and private developers. Our
project portfolio includes large energy projects for electric
utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clients.In
addition, Leidos works with an established group of
industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful energy
delivery solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is
confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering
News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within: the Top 10 T&D Firms,
Top 10 Program Management Firms, and Top 20 Power
Firms.PDSDLINEPowerDeliveryOriginal Posting Date:2024-04-09While
subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably
anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least
3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days
after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range
$37,050.00 - $66,975.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a
general guideline onlyand 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.
Keywords: Leidos Inc, Medford , Associate Distribution Designer, Professions , Framingham, Massachusetts
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