Engineering Technician
Leidos, Greensboro, NC, United States
Description
Engineering Technician position located in Greensboro, NC. This role will collaborate with other electric utility disciplines to perform field inspections, engineering design work, and calculations. The position involves coordinating with permit agencies, right‑of‑way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third‑party owners for joint‑owned poles, as well as providing engineering support during construction and conducting root‑cause analysis of outages.
Responsibilities
Travel to sites as needed for inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
Perform engineering calculations and review work of other engineers, including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, conductor sag and tension specifications for recommended spans, voltage drop and flicker calculations.
Coordinate with permit agencies, right‑of‑way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third‑party owners for joint‑owned poles.
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 develop mitigation strategies using engineering principles and design.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent with 1‑2 years of relevant experience, or an AA degree in GIS, engineering technology, or a GIS certificate with 1‑2 years of experience.
Knowledge of NESC standards and client standards preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to perform field and office work; overnight travel may be required (10‑20% travel).
Ability to work in outdoor environments.
Ability to use a personal vehicle.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities
Technical & non‑technical training opportunities.
Leadership and mentorship opportunities.
Opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic team.
NESC expertise development.
Interface with local clients.
Electrical power calculations.
Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, Civil Structural).
Strategic development.
Expanding a portfolio of business.
Partnering with a variety of utility clients nationwide.
Pay Range
USD 40,300.00 – 72,850.00
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Engineering Technician position located in Greensboro, NC. This role will collaborate with other electric utility disciplines to perform field inspections, engineering design work, and calculations. The position involves coordinating with permit agencies, right‑of‑way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third‑party owners for joint‑owned poles, as well as providing engineering support during construction and conducting root‑cause analysis of outages.
Responsibilities
Travel to sites as needed for inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
Perform engineering calculations and review work of other engineers, including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, conductor sag and tension specifications for recommended spans, voltage drop and flicker calculations.
Coordinate with permit agencies, right‑of‑way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third‑party owners for joint‑owned poles.
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 develop mitigation strategies using engineering principles and design.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent with 1‑2 years of relevant experience, or an AA degree in GIS, engineering technology, or a GIS certificate with 1‑2 years of experience.
Knowledge of NESC standards and client standards preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to perform field and office work; overnight travel may be required (10‑20% travel).
Ability to work in outdoor environments.
Ability to use a personal vehicle.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities
Technical & non‑technical training opportunities.
Leadership and mentorship opportunities.
Opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic team.
NESC expertise development.
Interface with local clients.
Electrical power calculations.
Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, Civil Structural).
Strategic development.
Expanding a portfolio of business.
Partnering with a variety of utility clients nationwide.
Pay Range
USD 40,300.00 – 72,850.00
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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