Field Engineering Tech

Leidos • Manchester, NH

7d • $40,300 - $72,850 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Field Engineering Technicians 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 minimum requirement.
• Must be able to work in both team and independent environments.
• Must be able to organize work to meet deadlines.
• Must be local to the area.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• Ability to work long days in outdoor environments.
• 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 is helpful.
• 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.
• Meet weekly goals/expectations set by supervisor.
• Communicate status/progress effectively.
• Perform field-related work (95% of the time).
• Work outside year-round as weather and personal safety permit.
• Inspect poles in urban, rural, backyard pole lines, private properties, and Transmission and Distribution Right of Ways.
• Follow Leidos safety procedures.
• 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 if not using personal vehicle.
• 16 to 24 hours of training with an experienced field engineer.
• Managers who will encourage career development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED