Leidos Engineering is seeking a Project Coordinator I to join our System Planning team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work alongside project managers, engineering managers, and lead engineers to provide administrative project manager tasks including schedule development, resource tracking, and process improvement. You will work with a diverse blend of Distribution, Transmission, Distributed Energy Resources, and Protection projects mostly in the United States.
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:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Leadership Training & Technical Upskilling Opportunities
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources
• Management opportunities
The successful Project Coordinator I candidate will support the following activities with guidance from a Lead Project Manager:
• Support project teams delivering electric system planning and engineering studies and/or solutions
• Coordinate with Engineering Leads to track and execute client deliverables
• Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting;
• Communicate effectively with project teams, functional leaders, and support personnel
• Create and maintain resource loaded schedules utilizing MS Project
• Complete monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames
• Assist with the preparation of bid documents, cost estimates, and responses to Requests for Proposal
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Organizational Management or a closely related discipline
• Ideal candidate will have 2+ year of demonstrated experience in project management, scheduling, and/or coordination
• Must be capable of planning, organizing, directing, and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks
• Experience managing and reporting project financial performance, budgets, proposals, scopes, and schedules
• Experience with project management and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project) and MS Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to interact with stakeholders in an effective manner
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with electric power industry and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
• PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within two years
• Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project
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.
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We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Original Posting:November 7, 2025For 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.
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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