HOUSTON, TX Leidos
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Houston TX US 77024
Description
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
We are seeking a Director of Distribution Engineering (PE) in Houston, TX to manage and oversee a team responsible for developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Your teams will work on projects in OH, UG, or URD environments, which may include joint use make-ready and street light projects. Your teams will utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems to develop work packages.
As an Engineering Director, your team’s project work will require performing engineering calculations such as structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices. You will also have oversight of assignments such as preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, developing BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).
Your Main Objectives:
- 10%-30% Working with Leidos team to improve process, training & mentoring staff.
- 20% Engineering, development, and quality control of design packages for construction crews.
- 50%-70% Performing supervisory, business development, planning, managing profit/loss, and/or customer relationship.
Primary Responsibilities will include:
- Day to day oversight of schedule, budget, and scope of work to be performed
- Development and oversight of performance metrics
- Adherence to financial metrics
- Development of a team to execute work, including supporting hiring of senior and strategic staff
- Strategize and implement organizational structures to enable future growth
- Support business development, proposal creation, and growth opportunities
- Client engagement
What Sets You Apart (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (EE preferred) from an ABET accredited institution
- Ten (10)+ years of prior relevant distribution engineering experience either directly with an electric utility or at an electric utility consulting company
- Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Proficient knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and comprehension of client construction standards
- Experience with Business Development, developing proposals and pricing
- Successful project management experience (initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, closeout).
- Demonstrated Experience managing engineering teams.
- Ability to demonstrate strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills.
- Ability to work with limited supervision and provide leadership to other team members; Ability to work effectively in teams made up of individuals of diverse backgrounds
You Might Also Have:
- PMP certification
- Experience with designing secondary networks
- Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments.
- Experience with complex projects in distribution design: medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects.
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 telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
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. Your greatest work is ahead; Apply today!
Original Posting Date:
2025-01-15
While 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 $112,450.00 – $203,275.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
Leidos / Equal Opportunity Employer
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