Field Engineering Technician

Description We are in search of a Field Engineering Technologist to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in performing field inspections, engineering design work and calculations. As part of this work, you’ll be coordinating with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners for joint‑owned poles. Additionally, you will provide engineering support during construction, including post‑construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met, as well as conducting root‑cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design. You’ll engage with technical design and Client standards, ensuring quality and timeliness of design deliverables to QAQC. The selected candidate for this position will work for our contractor for approximately 6 months with the possibility of converting to a direct employee afterwards. Location The ideal candidate will be within a commutable distance to Harrisburg or State College, PA. The candidate will commute to this region to customer sites. Primary Responsibilities Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes. Provide engineering support during construction, including post‑construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met. Conduct root‑cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design. Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work. What you will bring to the table Level 1: High school diploma or equivalent is required and 6+ months of prior relevant experience, will consider coursework or projects. Level 2: High school diploma or equivalent is required and 1+ years of prior relevant experience; Associate’s Degree or higher in engineering technology or related is preferred. Able to walk at least one mile, swing a 3 lb hammer, and execute field work on a daily basis. Willingness to perform both field and office work. Able to work in both team and independent environments to organize work to meet deadlines. Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in outdoor environments, as some field work could be required. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Benefits & Compensation Pay Range: $35,100.00 - $63,450.00. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos