Junior Physical Engineer

Description

Job Description:

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Protect yourself and your family with the benefits of working for a world-class employer.  When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”.

Successful candidates 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 including:  

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• NESC expertise
• Interface with local clients
• Electrical Power Calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines(Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
• Strategic Development
• Expanding a Portfolio of Business
• Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

Leidos is looking for an entry level Physical Engineer for our Framingham, MA location. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for design and planning related activities associated with electric transmission, distribution and substation facilities. Responsibilities may also include system planning assignments from time to time.

This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will also coordinate and collaborate directly with client representatives to complete work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete tasks and assignments based on direction provided by senior engineers
• Conduct site investigations to assess existing conditions, identify potential constructability issues, and develop possible solutions
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses, using client and industry software where applicable
• Apply the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design processes
• Work with client and other standards to implement design
• Prepare design drawings suitable for use in installing equipment and constructing facilities
• Work with a designer/drafter to create the required drawings for each project
• Develop bill of materials for each project; use client standard software platforms for material procurement
• Perform periodic site inspections during construction
• Provide engineering support to crews and contractors during construction
• Prepare as-built record drawings of completed installations and construction
 

Qualifications:
Required Education & Experience:

• B.S. in electrical engineering
• 0-2 years of experience with either internships and coops, and/or course work with electric utility design
• Engineer-In-Training (“EIT”) professional certification preferred, or goal to complete requirements within 6 months of hire date

Professional Attributes:
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
• Team player who can work effectively in team environment
• Self-starter who work independently with minimal direction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required when interfacing with clients and staff
• Detail oriented with attention to quality
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments
• High level of computer competency
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms

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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.