Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Construction, Data Collection, Debugging Skills, Easements, Electrical Design, Electrical Utility, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), IBM Maximo Asset Management, Interviewing Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mobile Technology, Multitasking, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Progress Reports, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Safety Process, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Schedule Development, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Time Management, Writing Skills
Distribution Field Coordinator
Leidos is seeking a Distribution Field Coordinator for electric utility design engineering. 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.
Work Environment & Expectations:
This role may involve a mix of office-based coordination and on-the-ground field work, depending on workflow needs. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.
Location: The ideal candidate will be located within a commutable distance to Greenville SC.
Position Summary: The Fielding Coordinator plays a critical leadership role within the operations team, overseeing all fielding activities to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely execution of work. This position is a member of the Manager's Leadership Team and acts as the primary point of contact for fielding operations, training, and resource management. The Fielding Coordinator ensures all data collection and field prep processes are executed to the highest standards, while also contributing to team development and process improvement.
Your greatest work is ahead!
As a Fielding Coordinator, you can expect to:
- Lead and oversee all fielding operations to ensure successful execution of project requirements.
- Serve as a member of the Manager's Leadership Team, contributing to operational planning and leadership initiatives.
- Schedule and coordinate all fielding-related tasks to align with project deadlines and priorities.
- Assign and manage daily work for Fielders, ensuring even distribution of tasks and accountability.
- Train new hires and existing team members on proper fielding procedures, safety protocols, and technology use.
- Manage and maintain all fielding equipment, ensuring proper function, availability, and inventory control.
- Support recruitment efforts by vetting, interviewing, and recommending candidates for fielding roles.
- Oversee field prep and ensure collected fielding data is complete, accurate, and properly corrected.
- Provide weekly progress reports and updates to the Manager and team leads, identifying risks or resource needs.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Leidos' in-house fielding software (Skywire); report bugs and suggest improvements to the development team.
- Perform field work directly as needed, based on team workload and shifting priorities.
- Analyze resource requirements and work with leadership to make adjustments in staffing or task assignments as necessary.
- Utilize engineering design concepts to assist in the development of work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and/or Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such GDT, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo
- Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
- Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence to advocate client priorities
What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):
- BS Degree & 1+ Years of Relevant experience, OR AS Degree & 2+ years of relevant experience; Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Prior experience in field operations or coordination roles preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and scheduling abilities.
- Comfortable working with fielding software and reporting tools (experience with Skywire is a plus).
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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