Distribution Planning Engineer

Distribution Planning And Analysis Engineer

At Leidos, we challenge you with interesting assignments that provide you with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Distribution Planning And Analysis Engineer to join our distribution planning team. It is expected that this role will involve the execution of distribution planning – Load flow & short circuit, arc flash and coordination studies, distribution protection, and could also involve DER interconnection studies and self-healing systems as project and client needs dictate.

Studies would be conducted primarily as part of EPC projects and sometimes for US based utility clients. The growth potential of this position is significant for a well-qualified candidate.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment as well as working with managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

Distribution Planning And Analysis Engineer, you can also expect to gain:

• NESC expertise
• Electrical Power Calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines
• Experience in working with a wide range of EPC projects

The candidate should possess solid analytical distribution planning experience, including load flow for both traditional planning studies, short circuit studies, time coordination studies and arc flash analysis. Familiarity and experience with US distribution policy, and regulatory issues is also considered a plus.

• What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):
• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree is required and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience functioning in a technical role in distribution studies and capable of conducting studies under the direction of a technical supervisor (Lead) is strongly desired.
• Good knowledge of ETAP for Arc flash, Short circuit, load flow and time coordination studies. Further, experience with EasyPower is desired for low voltage arc flash support.
• Siemens PTI's PSS/E or GE Concordia's PSLF, EMTP or PSCAD experience is a plus.
• ASPEN OneLiner or Siemen's APA formerly CAPE software experience is a plus.
• You are a confident communicator including listening, writing, and presentation skills.
• You are a team player, able to work collaboratively with many different people with diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You'll fit right in.