Field Engineering Tech

Via Logic LLC; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 55,517,000 - 100,358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-diem meals

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Field Engineering Technician to perform field inspections of utility poles across New England. This hourly, full-time role involves traveling within CT, MA, NY, and NH to collect data, measurements, and photos, and to meet with pole owners on attachment heights for new attachers.

The position includes potential overnight stays, per diem meals, and the opportunity to learn design tasks as skills grow. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant field experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma minimum requirement.
• AS/BS in engineering or related STEM field preferred.
• Experience in field work and distribution component identification is a plus.
• Ability to work in both team and independent environments and meet deadlines.
• Must be local to the area and have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of NESC standards is helpful; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Travel across New England (CT, MA, NY, NH) to collect data, measurements, and photos of utility poles.
• Meet with joint pole owners to determine attachment heights for new attachers.
• Document maintenance concerns and gather data for design solutions.
• Meet weekly goals and report progress to supervisor; learn design tasks over time.
• Work in varying locations; some overnights may be required.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Field data collection

Team and independent work

Education

High School diploma

AS/BS in engineering or related STEM field

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

8MP camera

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Field Engineering Technicians to provide field inspections of utility poles across New England.

This is an HOURLY full-time role with hours contingent on availability of work.

Field Engineering Tech Responsibilities:

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. 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).
• 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.
• 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. Candidate will be accountable for following Leidos safety procedures and reporting progress daily.

Additional benefits that Field Engineering Techs can look forward to:

• Flexible Work Hours. Many Technicians opt to work 10-hour days and take 2-3 extra days off each week.
• Per-Diem supplements between $50-$70 for meals while staying overnight in hotels.

Field Engineering Tech qualifications:

• High School diploma minimum requirement.
• Preferred candidate would possess experience within the power distribution field and/or an AS/BS in engineering (or related STEM Field).
• The ideal candidate has prior experience doing field work and distribution component identification.
• Candidates must be able to work in both team and independent environments and to organize work to meet deadlines.
• Must be local to the area.
• Knowledge of NESC Standards and Client Standards is helpful.
• 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 and ability to utilize cell phone and 8MP camera.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth.

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Leadership training
• Management opportunities

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• NESC expertise
• Structural Pole Modeling
• Electrical Power Calculations
• GIS design training
• Project management

Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.