Project Scheduler

Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Project Scheduler to assist in the oversight and coordination of projects for a large electric utility client. Ideal Candidates will have a strong background in scheduling complex projects and programs related to the planning, design and construction of electrical grid 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.

This role will require the selected candidate to work on-site regularly in Allentown, PA. Therefore, candidates should be local to the Allentown area in order to accommodate. Monetary relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Learning & Development Resources
• Technical Upskilling programs
• Leadership trainings

• 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, including resource loading analysis, 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

• Completed Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of four (4) + years of relevant scheduling experience (Primavera P6 experience strongly preferred)
• Must demonstrate recent knowledge of electric power infrastructure projects within transmission or distribution design
• 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

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement. More details are available at

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’s name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (e.g., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (e.g., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the  automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via Whats App, Telegram, etc.

If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by…