Field Engineering Tech
Leidos
- Bristol, CT
- $37,050-66,975 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Significant walking is part of the job; 95% of this position requires field related work. Candidate will 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 and could be as far east as Albany and as far west as Buffalo. 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).
- Candidate can either drive their own personal vehicle with a mileage reimbursement ($0.625/mi) or each week they can get a rental truck/Sport Utility Vehicle paid for by Leidos
- Candidate will receive 16 to 24 hours of training with a seasoned field engineer prior to working alone. Hours are flexible based on need dates of inspections. Candidate will be responsible for following Leidos safety procedures and reporting progress daily.
- 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
- High School diploma minimum requirement and 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Preferred candidate would possess experience within the power distribution field and/or an Associates or Bachelors of Science 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
- Candidate needs to be local to the Connecticut 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
- Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
- Professional Engineer License (PE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Leadership training
- Management opportunities
- NESC expertise
- Structural Pole Modeling
- Electrical Power Calculations
- GIS design training
- Project management
- Financial management