Distribution Design Lead Supervisor

Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Distribution Design Lead Supervisor in Greensboro, NC. This position will help support the Distribution Engineering manager in the administration of the team and the overall success of the organization in meeting its goals. As a Lead Supervisor, you can expect to:

• Assist the manager in the weekly project update meetings for the team.
• Assist the manager with any performance reports or engineering reports required for the monitoring of project metrics.
• Assist the manager with the vetting and interviewing of candidates for hiring.
• Provide oversite in the organization and planning of all training for new hires for the team.
• Assist the manager in client relationship focus for business development and growth within the project area of the team.
• Assist the manager with performance assessment and feedback for temporary worker evaluations and conversion consideration.
• Assist the manager with resource allocation and planning for the team in the workflow process.
• Assist the manager with professional leadership development within the team.
• Act as the interim manager when the manager is out for leave or other Leidos activities that require this delegation.
• Assist with being a Team Lead for damage assessment activities in support of clients during storm events.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Additionally, you may support the following activities:

• Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams. This will include work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and Work Management systems
• Collaborate with other design leads on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control
• 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
• Oversee your team's engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• 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 application
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and client design standards have been met.

What Sets you Apart (Background Requirements):

• A minimum of 3+ years of prior relevant experience either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering for electric distribution is required
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited educational institution; Additional/Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local, 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

As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, collaborative work environment, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

• Professional Engineer License (PE) 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) 
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Developmental Leadership & Technical trainings
• Management opportunities 

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.

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. Your greatest work is ahead!

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: 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:

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.