Field Engineering Tech

Leidos•Framingham, MA

9d•$40,300 - $72,850•Onsite

About The Position

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 the availability of work. 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 3rd 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. The 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). The 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. The 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. The candidate will be accountable for following Leidos safety procedures and reporting progress daily.

Requirements

High School diploma
Must be local to the area.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to utilize cell phone and 8MP camera.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the power distribution field
AS/BS in engineering (or related STEM Field)
Prior experience doing field work
Prior experience with distribution component identification
Knowledge of NESC Standards and Client Standards
Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Travel around New England (CT, MA, NY, NH) to collect data, field measurements, and photos of utility poles.
Meet with joint pole owners to determine appropriate attachment heights for new 3rd party attachers.
Document maintenance concerns on poles and collect necessary data for Leidos designers.
Communicate status and progress effectively to supervisor.
Work in both team and independent environments.
Organize work to meet deadlines.
Perform field and office work.
Work long days in outdoor environments.
Follow Leidos safety procedures and report progress daily.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Per-Diem supplements between $50-$70 for meals while staying overnight in hotels.
Mileage reimbursement ($0.725/mi) if using personal vehicle
Rental truck/SUV paid for by Leidos
Training with an experienced field engineer
Encouragement for career development and growth
NESC expertise
Structural Pole Modeling
Electrical Power Calculations
GIS design training
Project management