Engineering Technologist

Leidos; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 35,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Leadership opportunities

Mentorship & training opportunities

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Engineering Technologist to work remotely with 95% field time and some travel. The role supports joint USE/Fiber Make Ready teams, GIS data collection, and in-field design recommendations for power delivery projects across a variable client base.

The position emphasizes growth, technical training, and opportunities to lead and mentor within a Fortune 500 company renowned for ethics and innovation. Overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or equivalent with <1 year of relevant experience, or a BS in GIS/Engineering tech or GIS certificate with 1+ year of experience.
• Knowledge of NESC standards and Client standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; overnight travel 10–20%.
• Outdoor work ability and ability to use personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Perform in-field GIS data collection and provide design suggestions based on field data.
• Collect field data using Leidos software to update GIS and inform design decisions.
• Provide engineering support during construction and post‑construction reviews to meet standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including permit agencies, right-of-way, and 3rd party owners.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Field and office work

Willingness to travel

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

BS in GIS or Engineering technology or GIS Certificate

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

MS Office

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. Protect yourself and your family with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”. We are looking for an Engineering Tech to work remotely. 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

This position may require the selected candidate to work for a contractor for approximately 6 months the possibility of converting to a direct Leidos/employee at the conclusion of that period.

The successful Engineering Technologist candidate will support the following activities with minimal oversight: . Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes. Work as member of Joint USE/Fiber Make Ready Team to do in-field GIS data collection and make education in-field design suggestions based on field data. Work environment will be 95% in-field. This job will be a great first step into electric distribution and will provide a valuable foundation for a career in the power delivery industry. Team member will use a hasting stick to measure Joint Use attachment heights & utility-owned distribution lines/attachments. Field data will be collected using Leidos proprietary software in order to update utilities GIS and make design determinations. Team member may need to keep rental car overnight. Experience using Esri's ArcGIS suite or other GIS software required. In-field experience preferred. All candidates must understand the in-field time requirements needed to complete this role. Travel typically will be limited to specific client region where candidate is located, but may occasionally require travel to other regions throughout Virginia and may require overnight travel. 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.

Engineering Technologist Basic Qualifications:

• Requires HS Diploma or equivalent and <1 years of relevant experience.
• OR BS Degree in GIS or Engineering technology or GIS Certificate and 1+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of NESC Standards
• Knowledge of 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 developers. In 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 Powe Firms PDSDLINE PowerDelivery If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: October 19, 2026 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:

Pay Range $35,100.00 - $63,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.