Project Scheduler

Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Project Scheduler to assist in the oversight and coordination of projects for a large electric utility client. Ideal Candidates will have a strong background in scheduling complex projects and programs related to the planning, design and construction of electrical grid infrastructure. This role will have client facing responsibilities and requires expertise in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The Project Scheduler will be part of our Strategic Program & Project Consulting team within Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions Division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide.

As a Leidos employee, you can look forward to career development and growth opportunities , including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Formal Mentorship programs

• Learning & Development Resources

• Technical Upskilling programs

• Leadership trainings

This role is hybrid in nature and has remote working capabilities, however periodic travel to client sites throughout Central Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Northwest Louisiana, Western Arkansas and/or Northeast Texas will be required. Therefore, candidates should be in these areas in order to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining and driving engineering and construction schedules for various sized transmission & distribution projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities located throughout the United States

• Work with Project Management using earned value management techniques to ensure that schedule and costs are aligned, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits

• Partner closely with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables

• Develop and produce schedule weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review: which includes resource loading analysis and schedules, critical path items and risk analysis

• Interfacing directly with the client and internal management to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electrical distribution projects

• Assist the project manager with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking

Background Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Finance required with a minimum of three (3) + years of relevant Primavera P6 scheduling experience

• Should demonstrate recent and in-depth knowledge of electric power infrastructure projects within transmission or distribution design

• Must have the capability for planning, organizing, directing and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks

• Must be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks

• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency utilizing MS Project suite with a heavy emphasis on MS Excel.

• Previous experience working with AEP is preferred, but not required

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.

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. Your greatest work is ahead!

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Original Posting:

February 18, 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 $52,000.00 - $94,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

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