Distribution Engineer

Job overview

The Distribution Engineer is an onsite role based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. The position offers an annual salary range of $59,150 to $106,925 and supports the Power Delivery Services Team, which provides critical infrastructure expertise to utility clients. This role exists to independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems. The engineer contributes to the team by performing structural analysis, managing project scopes, and ensuring all designs meet safety and quality standards for utility infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Develop design and construction work packages for overhead and underground distribution systems (4kV-138kV).
• Perform structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, and voltage drop assessments.
• Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, and internal project managers.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and provide engineering support during construction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

rancho santa fe ca

electrical engineer

utility design

nesc

autocad

microstation

gis

leidos

$59k-$107k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Why this role

Focuses on programmatic work such as overloaded transformers and inspection reports; requires ABET-accredited engineering degree.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.