Distribution Field Technician

Leidos•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Field Technician to support electric utility design engineering and maintain high-quality client deliverables. The position involves working through a contractor for approximately six months, with the possibility of conversion to a direct Leidos employee. The successful candidate will travel to utility pole locations to collect GIS data, field measurements, and photographs for proposed communications attachments. Field information is used by Leidos designers to develop solutions and update utility GIS records. The role requires a basic understanding of distribution systems and NESC standards, critical thinking about when additional information is needed, and may involve in-field design and engineering. Technicians use a hasting stick or other measurement technologies and Leidos proprietary software. Work is approximately 90–95% field-related, with significant walking and outdoor work year-round, subject to weather and personal safety. Locations vary weekly and may include urban and rural areas, backyards, private property, and transmission and distribution rights of way. Some work assignments require overnight stays; hotels may be provided for distant locations, and a rental truck or SUV may be provided and paid for by Leidos. Technicians are expected to meet weekly goals, communicate progress effectively, follow safety procedures, and report progress daily. Hours are flexible according to inspection needs; many technicians work 9.5–10-hour days with shorter Fridays. The role offers exposure to NESC, structural pole modeling, electrical power calculations, GIS design, project and financial management, and client design standards, along with mentorship, continuing education, certification, and leadership development opportunities.

Requirements

A four-year degree is preferred; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ability to work in both team and independent environments and organize work to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn and use Apple products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to perform both field and office work and work long days outdoors.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to utilize a cell phone and an 8MP camera.
Ability to work with limited supervision and communicate regularly with the supervisor and team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the power distribution field and/or an associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM field.
Experience with GIS, including knowledge of Esri products or other GIS data collection software.
Prior fieldwork experience and distribution component identification experience.
Knowledge of NESC standards and client standards.

Responsibilities

Travel to utility pole locations to collect GIS data, field measurements, and photographs.
Document locations identified for new communications attachments and collect data needed by Leidos designers.
Measure pole attachment heights and utility-owned distribution lines and attachments using a hasting stick or other measuring technologies.
Use Leidos proprietary software to update utility GIS data and support design determinations.
Apply a basic understanding of distribution systems and NESC standards; use critical thinking to determine when additional data is needed.
Meet weekly goals and expectations set by the supervisor and communicate status and progress effectively.
Follow Leidos safety procedures and report progress daily.
Perform both field and office work, including outdoor fieldwork in varied locations and conditions.