Program Engineer

Leidos; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Program Engineer with extensive experience in utility and engineering consulting. This remote position focuses on project management within the power industry, coordinating schedules, overseeing workflows, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in civil or electrical engineering and proficiency in project management software. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diverse engineering professionals and provides opportunities for personal and career growth. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in utility or engineering consulting.
• Strong background in civil or electrical engineering design.
• Experience in managing projects and performing transmission engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project workloads and schedules.
• Attend project meetings and collaborate with design teams.
• Ensure quality control and timely submission of design packages.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PE Licensure

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Workfront

Microsoft Suite

PLS-CADD

MFAD

Job description

Job Description

Leidos offers its knowledge and expertise for publicly and privately-owned utilities, financial institutions, and local governments; we provide our clients with business insight into all sectors of the infrastructure industry.

We are seeking a Program Engineer with 5+ years of experience in a utility or engineering consulting company servicing the power industry. The candidate must have a strong educational background in civil or electrical engineering design. Experience in managing projects, performing transmission engineering design, scheduling, and cross-discipline collaboration is desired. This position involves coordinating project workloads, scheduling resources, attending project meetings, site walkdowns, and collaborating with electrical design teams for transmission projects.

The candidate will primarily function in a project management role, responsible for building project schedules, managing staff-loaded schedules, and contributing to bids and proposal development. This role will also involve taking a leadership role within an evolving team. The main focus will be on client projects, attending internal and client-facing meetings, procuring design inputs, overseeing workflow, and ensuring quality control and timely submission of design packages. Site visits to client ROW/facilities are expected, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry events.

Experience in front-facing client operations such as preliminary engineering consultation, project setup, and kick-off meetings is preferred. The candidate must comply with quality control and safe work practices, maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget expectations. This position will be a senior member of a design team comprising engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering – Required.
• PE Licensure – Preferred.
• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Workfront is desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs is required.
• Familiarity with transmission engineering design practices and quality control is required.
• Experience with PLS-CADD software is required.
• Familiarity with MFAD software is preferred.
• Knowledge of NESC and MA CMR 220 is required.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Team player with good communication skills with clients and staff.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Location: Ideally, the candidate will be local to New England. This position is REMOTE.

Note: No two career paths will look the same. At Leidos, we recognize that talented and diverse engineering professionals have many career options. Your time at Leidos will be a valuable investment in your career and personal growth.

Protect yourself and your family with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you become part of a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”.

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Additional Details

Original Posting:

March 25, 2025

Pay Range:

$72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws are considered in offers.

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