Engineer Technician I

Engineering Technologist

Asheville, NC

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We are in search of an Engineering Technologist to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in performing field inspections, engineering design work and calculations. As a part of this work, you ll be coordinating with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners for joint-owned poles.

Additionally, you will provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met, as well as conducting root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design. You ll engage with technical design and Client standards, ensuring quality and timeliness of design deliverables to QAQC.

Responsibilities will include:

• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work; about 80% of your time will be spent traveling locally and regionally, collecting field data that will assist in the development of electrical design work packages

Background Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required; Associates Degree or higher in engineering technology or related is preferred
• Willingness to perform both field and office work
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, as some field work could be required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Power/Utilities experience is preferred
• Previous experience with field data collection is preferred
• This role requires a valid US driver's license as local and regional travel is required

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Positive attitude
• Professional dress and demeanor

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!