Distribution Engineer

Job overview

The Distribution Engineer is an onsite role based in Kansas City, MO, with a salary range of $59,150 to $106,925 per year. This position supports the Leidos Power Delivery Services Team, which provides critical engineering expertise to utility clients across the region. The role exists to perform design engineering for electric utility customers, including developing work packages for overhead, underground, and URD systems. It contributes to the team's goals by managing project scope, schedule, and budget while driving continuous improvement in design quality and efficiency.

What you'll do

• Perform design engineering for electric utility customers.
• Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, and Make Ready using GIS and WMS systems.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned work.
• Perform scope analysis and maintain schedule adherence.
• Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and develop design packages for complex cable/conduit projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

kansas city mo

electrical engineering

utility design

nesc

distribution engineer

leidos

$59k-$107k

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires 2+ years of relevant experience and proficiency with NESC; offers career development including PE and PMP support.

About the employer

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