Distribution System Operator Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Description

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.

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Engineering Supervisor in Oahu, Hawaii who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We're looking for someone dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is delivered with exceptional quality. You'll work directly with utility clients to maintain Leidos' reputation for excellence while leading a talented team supporting one of the nation's most unique electric utility systems. Your greatest work is ahead!

Location & Relocation

This position is based on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and candidates are expected to relocate to Oahu to support our local utility customers, projects, and team. We welcome qualified candidates from across the United States and are pleased to offer a competitive relocation package for eligible hires. If you're looking for an exciting leadership opportunity while enjoying the unique lifestyle and professional experience of living in Hawaii, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful Distribution Engineering Supervisor will support the following activities with minimal oversight:

• Lead team of 5-8 engineers to develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

• Project work may include grid hardening and reliability, substation optimization, joint use make ready and street light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems.

• Oversee day to day assignments for direct reports.

• Technical lead for engineers/designers to develop construction work packages included engineering calculations and constructability concerns

• Train junior engineers and designers.

• Work under Engineering Manager to maintain project scope, schedule and budget

• Train entry level designers and technicians

• Oversee on-boarding and performance of direct reports

• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.

• Ability to clearly communicate work progress, technical issues, and schedule with Client.

• Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.

• Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s

• Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners for joint-owned poles

• Travel to sites/Customer meetings as needed.

• Perform 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.

• Perform reviews (QAQC) of work by other engineers for submittal to Clients.

• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met. 

• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design. 

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience is required.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree

• Experience with NESC Standards, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe.

• Proven successful experience in designing distribution systems for OH, UG, or URD environments.

• Experience with ESRI and GIS a plus.

• Experience with distribution design tools such as O-Calc and SAG10 are a must. BOUD, Pole Foreman, and Spida-Calc experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Ability to review other engineer designs and detailed eye for errors.

• Experience monitoring scopes and tracking others work progress.

• Prior team leadership experience a plus.

• Willingness to perform both field and office work. 

• Overnight travel may be required (15-25% travel).

• Ability to work in outdoor environments.

• Ability to utilize personal vehicle.

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.

As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership training, Formal Mentorship Programs, Management opportunities.
 

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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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.