Distribution Engineering Manager
Leidos · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · $73K–$133K/yr
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Distribution Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers, oversee project quality assurance, and manage complex power distribution engineering projects. This role involves direct client interaction and ensuring high-quality design standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in an engineering field. Proficiency in utility design tools and knowledge of NESC standards are essential for this role.
Benefits
Full 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 Manager who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. This position will be working with our growing Power Distribution Engineering team. This role will require leading other distribution engineers, oversight and QAQC of both simple and complex engineering projects, working directly with clients, and ensuring the Leidos reputation of high quality is maintained.
Location: This position offers a remote work arrangement with the expectation of transitioning to a hybrid or fully in-office role in the future. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area (Western Pennsylvania) to support local utility clients as business needs require. The selected candidate must be available to attend in-person meetings, site visits, and client engagements throughout the Pennsylvania service territory on an as-needed basis.
Background must haves
- 5+ years of prior relevant experience is required
- Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred); additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
- Execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved
- Experience with utility reliability projects
- QAQC expertise
- Customer interaction
- Process documentation
- Experience with the NESC
- Candidate ideally lives in Western PA / Pittsburgh
Nice to haves
- Professional Engineering License
- Experience managing a large program with many direct reports
- Experience providing estimated costs, and developing Bills of Matials
- Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
- Experience using Distribution Design Studio (DDS) – performing Electric Distribution Design
- Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
- Relevant management experience of 1+ years
- Relevant experience with the utility FirstEnergy
Professional Attributes
- Very strong communication skills, written and interpersonal communications skills and supporting of customer advocacy
- Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Professional dress and demeanor
- Attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Excellent time management
Typical Day
- 10%-30% working with client remotely
- 60%-80% Engineering and development of design pkgs for customer
- 10% admin/planning/customer follow up
We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. If you join us in this role, you'll gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Field Data Collection, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead!
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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Original Posting:
August 5, 2026
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:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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.
