Leidos Engineering is seeking a Project Scheduler in assist in the oversight and coordination of a power generation facility build. Ideal Candidates will have a strong background in scheduling complex projects and programs related to the planning, design and construction of electrical infrastructure. This role will have client facing responsibilities and requires expertise in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The Project Scheduler will be part Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions Division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide.

Work will be required out of a local office located in New Orleans at the beginning phase of the project. Once construction begins, onsite work will be expected in Killona, Louisiana. Job Travel Parameters:

• All hours worked paid at straight time
• Long-term onsite assignment
• Eligible travelers may receive approved lodging and meal/incidental reimbursement in accordance with travel policy and assignment requirements
• Travel reimbursement eligibility is subject to assignment duration, approval status, and traveler qualification requirements

Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining and driving engineering and construction schedules for various sized transmission & distribution projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities located throughout the United States
• Work with Project Management using earned value management techniques to ensure that schedule and costs are aligned, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits
• Partner closely with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables
• Develop and produce schedule weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review: which includes resource loading analysis and schedules, critical path items and risk analysis
• Interfacing directly with the client and internal management to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electrical distribution projects
• Assist the project manager with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking

Background Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Finance required with a minimum of four (4) + years of relevant scheduling experience (Primavera P6 preferred)
• Additional Relevent Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Must have the capability for planning, organizing, directing and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks
• Should be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks
• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• PMP Certification is preferred but not required
• Candidates with experience in a consulting environment will be preferred
• Expereince electric power infrastructure projects within transmission or distribution design will be preferred

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Original Posting:
June 3, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

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.