Senior Program Engineer

Leidos; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Engineer to lead projects in the power industry. This role involves managing project schedules, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring quality control. With a focus on client projects, you will be a senior member of a dynamic team, contributing to innovative solutions and overseeing project workflows. The position offers remote flexibility and opportunities for career growth within a Fortune 500 company known for its ethical practices. Join us to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector while advancing your professional journey.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in utility or engineering consulting.
• Strong background in civil or electrical engineering design.
• Familiarity with transmission engineering design practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules and resources for client projects.
• Coordinate with electrical design teams for transmission projects.
• 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 Office 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 9+ 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 resource-loaded schedules, and contributing to bids and proposal development. This role also involves taking a leadership role within an evolving team, focusing on client projects, attending 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 adhere to quality control and safe work practices, maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This position will be a senior member of a 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 Office Suite is required.
• Familiarity with transmission engineering design practices and quality control is required.
• Familiarity with PLS-CADD software is required.
• Familiarity with MFAD software is preferred.
• Knowledge of NESC and MA CMR 220 standards is required.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Location: Ideally, the candidate will be located in New England or PA. This position is REMOTE.

Career Growth at Leidos

At Leidos, we recognize that no two career paths are the same. We value talented and diverse engineering professionals, offering a multitude of career development opportunities. Your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and personal growth.

Join us and enjoy the benefits of working for a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”.

Additional Information

Original Posting: May 7, 2025

For U.S. positions, the job posting will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the posting date.

Compensation

Pay Range: $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee. Factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and market conditions will influence the final offer.

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