Job Description

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

We are in search of an Engineering Technician to join our diverse and fast-paced organization working in Greensboro NC . . 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 a part of this work youll 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.

Protect yourself and your family with the benefitsof working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidosyou join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institutes Worlds 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 as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities

• Leadership Opportunities

• Mentorship & Training Opportunities

• Opportunity to Lead Grow and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In this role you can also expect to gain:

• 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

The successful Engineering Technician candidate will support the following activities with moderate oversight:

• Travel to sites as needed perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.

• Perform engineering calculations and review work of other Engineers such as: 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.

Engineering Technician Basic Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalentand 1-2 years of relevant experience OR AA Degree in GIS or Engineering technology or GIS Certificate and 1-2 years of experience.

• Knowledge of NESC Standards and Client Standards preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.) required

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Willingness to perform both field and office work. Overnight travel may be required (10-20% travel)

• Ability to work in outdoor environments

• Ability to utilize personal vehicle

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities more than 160 municipals/cooperatives as well as a growing number of mobile operators local utility providers and private addition to providing engineering and project management services Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.

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