Distribution Field Technician job opportunity at Leidos.



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Leidos Distribution Field Technician
Experience: 4-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation Richmond, VA, United States Of America
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Unleash Your Potential 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. If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos is seeking a Distribution Field Technician who is passionate about electric utility design engineering . We're looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You'll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos' reputation for high-quality work is always maintained. 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. As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities , including: Mentorship Programs Continuing Education Opportunities Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Leadership Training  Management Opportunities  If you join us in this role, you'll also have the opportunity to gain expertise in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Project and Financial Management, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead! The successful candidate will travel around to collect GIS data, field measurements, and photos of utility poles. These poles have been identified by our client’s customers for new communications attachments, in which our field engineers will document these locations and collect the necessary data for Leidos designers to design solutions and fixes. This position requires basic understanding of distribution systems, NESC standards, and may require in-field design & engineering, as well as the ability to think critically to determine when additional data should be collected. The candidate will use a hasting stick or other measuring technologies to measure pole attachment heights & utility-owned distribution lines/attachments. Field data will be collected using Leidos proprietary software to update utilities GIS and make design determinations. Team member may need to keep rental car overnight or for extended periods. In general, travel will be limited on most weeks, but overnight stays are required depending on the workload. Technicians are expected to meet the goals / expectations set on a weekly basis by their supervisor and communicate their status / progress effectively. Significant walking is required; 90-95% of this position requires field related work. Candidate will be required to 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 weekly. If the work locations are long distances from the candidate’s home, hotels can be provided. Candidate can get a rental truck/SUV paid for by Leidos Hours are flexible based on need dates of inspections. Candidate will be responsible for following Leidos safety procedures and reporting progress daily. Additional benefits that Field Engineering Technicians can look forward to: Flexible Work Hours. Many Technicians opt to work 9.5-10 hour days with short Fridays Meals will be expensed or supplemented by Per-Diem while staying overnight in hotels Field Engineering Tech qualifications: 4 year degree is preferred.  Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.  Preferred candidate would possess experience within the power distribution field and/or an AS/BS in engineering (or related STEM Field) Preferred candidate would possess experience in GIS with knowledge of Esri products or other GIS data collection software 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 Knowledge of NESC Standards and Client Standards is helpful.  Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required Ability to learn and use Apple products 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 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 Clear/regular communication with supervisor and team Positive attitude 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. PDSDLINE 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 27, 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.

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