Engineering Technician

Leidos•Greensboro, NC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Leidos, we are seeking an Engineering Technician to join our diverse and fast-paced organization in Greensboro, NC. As a core team member, you will interact with other electric utility disciplines, performing field inspections, engineering design work, and calculations. Your responsibilities will include 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 compliance with engineering and construction standards, and conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design. Leidos is a Fortune 500 company and recognized as one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”. We are looking for an Engineering Tech to work out of our Charlotte, NC office. Successful candidates can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements. Managers will encourage career development and growth, offering technical & non-technical training, leadership opportunities, and mentorship. In this role, you can expect to gain expertise in NESC, interface with local clients, perform electrical power calculations, interact with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural), engage in strategic development, and expand a portfolio of business by partnering with a variety of utility clients nationwide.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of relevant experience OR AA Degree in GIS or Engineering technology or GIS Certificate and 1-2 years of experience.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Willingness to perform both field and office work.
Ability to work in outdoor environments.
Ability to utilize personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NESC Standards and Client Standards preferred.
Overnight travel may be required (10-20% travel).

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections and engineering design work.
Perform engineering calculations, including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners for joint-owned poles.
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.
Review work of other Engineers.

Benefits

Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities
Mentorship & Training Opportunities
Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team
NESC expertise
Interface with local clients
Electrical Power Calculations
Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
Strategic Development
Expanding a Portfolio of Business
Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide