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Description Distribution Planning and Analysis EngineerLeidos Engineering is seeking an Engineer to join our distribution planning team in our Walled Lake, MI office or in the Detroit, MI area. It is expected that this role will involve the execution of distribution planning, distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection impact, arc flash and coordination studies, distribution and transmission protection, self-healing systems, and onsite support as project and client needs dictate. Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor Owned Utilities, and electric system cooperatives. The position will involve some degree of client facing work, with some business development activities to be expected. The growth potential of this position is significant for a well qualified candidate.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 OpportunitiesLeadership OpportunitiesMentorship & Training OpportunitiesOpportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic TeamIn this role, you can also expect to gain: NESC expertiseInterface with local clientsElectrical Power CalculationsInteractions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, Design, and Civil Structural)Strategic DevelopmentExpanding a Portfolio of BusinessPartnering with a Variety of Utility Clients NationwideThe candidate should possess solid analytical distribution experience, including load flow for both traditional planning studies and for studies driven by regulatory compliance requirements, distribution and transmission protection system, and self-healing network configurations. Familiarity and experience with distribution policy, transmission policy, and regulatory issues is also considered a plus, including experience with arc flash assessments.Background Requirements:Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree is required and 2+ years of experienceExperience functioning in a technical role in distribution studies and capable of conducting studies under the direction of a technical supervisor is strongly desiredMilsoft's WindMil, DNV GL's SynerGi, and/or Cyme's Cymdist is desiredSiemens PTI's PSS/E or GE Concordia's PSLF, EMTP or PSCAD experience is a plusASPEN OneLiner or Siemen's APA formerly CAPE software experience is a plusMust possess strong communication skills, including listening, writing, and presentation skillsMust be a team player, able to work collaboratively with many different people with diverse backgrounds and geographic locationsPrevious distribution design experience is a plusEngineer-in-Training (EIT) license is preferredMust be a US CitizenPowerDeliveryPDSPLANNINGOriginal Posting Date:2024-10-25While 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 $65,000.00 - $117,500.00The 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.