Leidos is seeking a Lead Engineering Technologist to provide project and adminstrative support for electric utility design engineering. This position is hybrid in nature, with some time spent working out of a Seattle, WA office, and some time spent working remote. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with electric distribution projects for electric utiltites, and will be familiar with permitting processes.

Key Repsonsibilities of the Lead Engineering Technologist are as follows:

Administering and generating Joint Use finesGenerate and manage transfer notifications through Alden One.Create and assign SCL WAMS asset numbers for new assets and projects.Intake, process and manage engineering as-builtsProcess and manage ROW permitting applications for several jurisdictionsIntake, approve and process customer applicationsInvestigate Alden One and WAMS for pole replacement work orders and transfer statuses related to the Double Pole project.Manage Master Pole Attachment Agreements and maintain Certificates of Insurance for over 150 Wireline customers.Compile and generate billing reports for accounting, who subsequently issues invoices to Joint Use customers.Collaborate with Cost Accounting and P&CM to accurately assign invoices to billable work orders.Issue permits for Joint Use and Wood Pole Design Team, ensuring they are officially authorized and compliant with regulations.Conduct thorough research and take necessary actions to address and resolve customer complaints effectively.Create comprehensive internal and external reports and metricsGenerate reports to identify work orders ready for closure in WAMSMonitor and address Customer Called completes, with a backlog of 9 months on inspections and overdue customer final close-outs from previous years.Plot, research and field quarter section maps (ability to work in all weather conditions required).

Background Requirements:

Completed Associate's degree or higherA minimum of 5 years of project coordinating, adminstrative or other closely related expereinceCandidates with previous experience working directly at an electric utility or in a consulting environment for electric utilities are highly preferredAbility to provide your own reliable transportation, as a portion of your time will be spent working in an officeAbility to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skillsDemonstrated experience with customer-facing activity/responsibilitiesDemonstrated Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

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 supervisionPositive attitudeProfessional 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. Apply today!

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Original Posting:July 23, 2025

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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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.