Field Engineering Tech: Flexible Hours & Outdoor Work

Leidos; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem meals

Hotels provided for overnight stays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Field Engineering Technicians to perform field inspections of utility poles across New England. This hourly, full-time role requires travel around CT, MA, NY, NH to collect data, measurements and photos, and to meet with pole owners on attachment heights for new third-party attachers.

The position emphasizes field work (outdoors year-round) with occasional overnight stays, per diem for meals, and potential training in design.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Preferred candidate has power distribution experience and/or engineering degree.
• Experience in field work and distribution component identification is ideal.
• Must be able to work in team and independently and meet deadlines.
• Local to the area and able to travel within New England.

Responsibilities

• Travel around New England to collect data, measurements and photos of utility poles.
• Meet with joint pole owners to determine attachment heights for new 3rd party attachers.
• Document maintenance concerns and collect data for design teams.
• Occasional overnight travel; meet weekly goals and report progress.

Skills

MS Office

NESC Standards knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma

AS/BS in engineering or related STEM

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Leidos is seeking Field Engineering Technicians to perform field inspections of utility poles across New England. This hourly, full-time role requires travel around CT, MA, NY, NH to collect data, measurements and photos, and to meet with pole owners on attachment heights for new third-party attachers.

The position emphasizes field work (outdoors year-round) with occasional overnight stays, per diem for meals, and potential training in design.