Leidos is seeking a Telecom Engineer who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in supporting an Investor-Owned Utility client headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Telcom Engineer will be responsible for design engineering and project planning/execution in support of the clients Telecommunication Transport Network, including inside plant, outside plant, signals, protocols, and systems, plus other duties as assigned.

Location: Looking for someone in the New Orleans, Louisiana area

Day travel and occasional overnight travel are required to adequately support the requirements of this position.

Responsibilities:

Provide Telecom engineering services for over 420 sites within Eastern Region, including, but not limited to: office buildings, operational centers, power generating stations, substation control houses, telecom shelters, microwave radio shelters, equipment cabinets, etc., all connected by over 1300 route miles of various types of fiber cable and 31 digital microwave hopsSupport clients operational companies through project scoping; estimate development; design and execution of new OPGW, ADSS, and underground fiber optic cable constructionDesign and implement new, time division multiplexed and packet transport communication systems on fiber optic cable and/or digital microwave systems, aligned to meet all identified needs as well as anticipated future service requirementsInteract with and serve a variety of internal customersPlan, develop, and deliver detailed engineering packages to drive and support the actions of skilled craftsmen in the field as they install, test, and turn up fiber optic cable plant and communication systemsPlan and implement changes to infrastructure and systems using clients change management processes, create supporting documentation such as detailed work procedures, coordinate and obtain outage clearances from various entities, etc.Create and maintain GIS information, system design, and provisioning records in clients Telecom’s operational support systemAdhere to and continually improve clients Telecom Engineering design standards, being aware of master sources, such as the National Electric Code, the National Electric Safety Code, Telcordia, industry best practices, etc.Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to create and implement the best solutions possible within the framework of any given project, looking for relationships beyond the immediate project scope to identify mutual dependencies

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field with 4+ years of experience in telecom engineering. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Knowledgeable in all aspects of telecom engineering such as :Inside/outside cable plant design and construction,System-level design of telecom transmission systems,Time-division multiplexing systems such as SONET, 1/0 DCS, channel banks,Packet-based transport, namely MPLS, and 5) system and service documentation.Have a working knowledge of IP.Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, and WebEx.Knowledge of electronic work management systems, such as Service NOW, Remedy, etc.Familiarity with telecommunication operational support systems, such as Connect Master, MetaSolv, TIRKS, etc.Be skilled in construction and design considerations regarding outside plant, such as right-of-way, materials and techniques used, creation of job specifications, working with and directing the actions of vendors, etc.Be respectful of client’s safety culture and employ safety principles when working on new projects and improving existing systems and infrastructure.Be familiar with electric utility organization, operation, and regulation.Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environmentExcellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilitiesWork independently and follows through on assignments with minimal direction while keeping the team informedRelevant professional certifications or licenses are a plus.

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We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:August 26, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.