Field Engineering Technician

Field Engineering Technician

Leidos is seeking a Field Engineering Technician to provide field inspections of utility poles across New England.

This is an hourly full-time role with hours contingent on availability of work.

Field Engineering Tech Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will travel around New England (CT, MA, NY, NH) to collect data, field measurements, and photos of utility poles. This role will also include meeting with joint pole owners to determine appropriate attachment heights for new third party attachers. These poles have maintenance concerns identified by our client in which our field engineers will document these concerns and collect the necessary data for Leidos designers to design their solutions and fixes. In general, travel will be limited on most weeks, but overnight stays are occasionally required depending on the workload. Technicians are expected to meet the goals / expectations set on a weekly basis by their supervisor and communicate their status / progress effectively. As fielding skills are learned, the potential for learning/performing design will be presented as well.

• Significant walking is necessary; 95% of this position requires field-related work. Candidate will need to be outside year-round and every week as weather and personal safety permit and could be subject to inspection of poles in the following areas: urban, rural, backyard pole lines, private properties, and Transmission and Distribution Right of Ways.

• Work locations assigned vary monthly. If the work locations are long distances from the candidate's home, hotels can be provided (including per diem supplements for meals generally between $50-$70 dependent on work location). Most weeks, the technician will be working locally (within a 1-2hr drive one-way).

• Candidate can either drive their own personal vehicle with a mileage reimbursement ($0.725/mi) or each week they can get a rental truck/SUV paid for by Leidos.

• Candidate will receive 16 to 24 hours of training with an experienced field engineer prior to working alone. Hours are flexible based on need dates of inspections. Candidate will be accountable for following Leidos safety procedures and reporting progress daily.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible Work Hours. Many Technicians opt to work 10-hour days and take 2-3 extra days off each week.

• Per-Diem supplements between $50-$70 for meals while staying overnight in hotels.

Field Engineering Tech Qualifications:

• High School diploma

• Preferred candidate would possess experience within the power distribution field and/or an AS/BS in engineering (or related STEM Field).

• The ideal candidate has prior experience doing field work and distribution component identification.

• Candidates must be able to work in both team and independent environments and to organize work to meet deadlines.

• Must be local to the area.

• Knowledge of NESC Standards and Client Standards is helpful.

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

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Willingness to perform both field and office work.

• Ability to work long days in outdoor environments.

• Valid Driver's License and ability to utilize cell phone and 8MP camera.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth.

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)

• Professional Engineer License (PE)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Leadership training

• Management opportunities

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• NESC expertise

• Structural Pole Modeling

• Electrical Power Calculations

• GIS design training

• Project management