Engineering Technologist

Description

We are seeking 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, performing engineering design work and calculations. You'll be coordinating with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders. You will provide and 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 for Leidos utility clients.

Additionally, you will be asked to transfer over design details to the Leidos inhouse WMS platform from the clients WMS platform, to be used by the design teams.

This role does require an individual to travel up to 75% of the time.

As an Engineering Technologist, you can expect to:

• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes
• Create work orders in client software platform
• Perform Cost Management
• In times of low intake traffic, the engineer might be asked to perform QAQC work. This may include engineering calculations as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work

What You Will Bring to the Table (Required Qualifications):

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of related experience, Associates Degree or higher in engineering technology or related is preferred
• Basic knowledge of engineering practices
• Focus on safety
• Attention to details
• Willingness to perform duties at the office in a hybrid environment
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel, and do field work and ability to utilize your personal vehicle during Storm Duty assignments and Site Visits
• Valid US Driver's License
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Leidos is a trusted technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

February 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $35,100.00 - $63,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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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Client-provided location(s): Durham, NC

Job ID: Leidos-R-00175038

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-03T18:48:09