Distribution Lighting Engineering Manager

Description No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse engineering and energy professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. 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 has an opportunity for a Lighting Engineering Manager for electric utility design engineering to support our Duke Energy Team in our Charlotte, NC office. As a position with supervisory responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to report in-person in a full time or hybrid schedule. 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:  Leadership TrainingProfessional Development & Continuing Education ResourcesTechnical Upskilling programsFormal Mentorship programsProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationIn this role, you can also expect to gain experience/expertise in:Lighting DesignProject ManagementInterface with local clientsElectrical Power CalculationsStrategic DevelopmentExpanding a Portfolio of BusinessPartnering with a Variety of Utility Clients and StakeholdersAs an Engineering Manager, you can expect to: Oversee the design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution lighting systems from design team.Ensure project and program deliverables meet Leidos and Client quality requirements.Ensure team is monitoring backlog and employee utilization. Address low utilization issues as appropriate.Responsible for:Leadership of program and responsibility to Customer and LeidosMain point of contact with Customer (Supervisors and Managers)Prompt and accurate communication with client customersScope, schedule, and budget for programs overseen in conjunction with PMOSupporting Supervisors as needed to ensure efficient, quality, and timely delivery of work productCoordinating program needs with Leidos resources, including new hires or personnel turnoverEnsure overall program success through management of:Supervisors, employees, and project management personnelLeidos systems and automation toolsTeam organization and rolesEncourage safe work practices while maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.Ensure program team, QAQC, and Supervisors are adhering to good engineering practice and maintaining efficient scope delivery to CustomersWork collaboratively with client engineering, operations, and other departments to ensure work products and services meet expectations and commitments.Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.Work under Director of Engineering to ensure program success for scope, schedule, and budget requirements.Travel to sites as needed to meet Client, Construction Crews, and provide direction to team. Provide technical support to team as needed and guidance for program decisions, including Customer interactions.Lead coordination with outside agencies, Client customers, and 3rd party owners as required. Support on-contract growth with existing Customer (Duke Energy) by maintaining strong professional relationships with client contacts.Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met. Support new Business Development by leveraging industry contacts. Engineering Manager Basic Qualifications:Requires BS Degree in an Engineering Discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience with 2+ years in a leadership role OR MS Degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience with 2+ years in a leadership role; Relevant experience is either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineeringKnowledge of NESC Standards requiredExperience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SEDS, GIS, and CADProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills.Demonstrated Experience managing/supervising other employeesProficiency in Project Management for engineering designAbility to work directly with Clients and Client's Customers to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget.Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments.Overnight travel may be required (10-15% travel)Ability to utilize personal vehicle.Previous Knowledge of Client (Duke Energy) Standards will be preferredProfessional Engineer License in NC preferred, but not requiredAt 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.PDSLINEPowerDeliveryOriginal Posting Date:2024-11-04While 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 $68,900.00 - $124,550.00The 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.

Created: 2024-11-07