Electrical Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Are you tired of working 60+ hours a week? Are you looking for better Work Life Balance? At Leidos, Work Life Balance is not just a catch phrase, its a way of life. We expect our employees to work a normal 40 hour week. If this sounds good to you, we invite to explore job opportunities with Leidos.

Leidos’ NISC IV Program (National Airspace System Integration Support Contract) is one of the largest and oldest programs supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and we have an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical Engineer.

This is potentially a remote position. Must be located or willing to relocate to the Eastern part of the US.

Part time travel (25%).

The Electrical Engineer will support the FAA’s Eastern Service Area (ESA) Infrastructure Engineering Center. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering, coordinating, contracting, installation oversite, inspection and acceptance of the electrical systems services.

All duties are a part of the ESA implementation which is a wide variety of NAS Infrastructure programs and projects. This includes electrical generator replacement, uninterruptable power supply (UPS), and backup power. The projects will range over the geographic scope of the ESA and ensure accuracy of design, products, and timeliness of project completion.

Electrical Engineer Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and design electrical systems for a variety of FAA buildings and structures.
• Perform on-site surveys to develop “to-scale” designs and detailed reports.
• Generate sketches showing relation of proposed installation in existing or new facilities with exact specifications and dimensions.
• Test and analyze power systems, participate in construction inspections and final inspections.
• Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with the design or implementation.
• Coordinate design components with a multi-disciplinary team to generate drawings, wiring diagrams, and wiring schematics as required for site-specific modifications and new construction.
• Prepare construction drawings, prepare site-specific specifications, contract documents and independent cost estimates.

Electrical Engineer Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited College/University.
• 4 or more years of experience designing electrical distribution for commercial, industrial and/or government facilities, including standby engine generator and un-interruptible power systems (UPS).
• Experience with power system analysis software such as EDSA Power Analytics and SKM Systems Analysis Power Tools.
• Ability to conduct and interpret power studies.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain Public Trust Security clearance.

Additional attributes that will help ensure success:

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications, and be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.
• Proficiency with Autocad/Microstation.
• Effectively communicate in written and verbal form such as to accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders, peers and management levels.
• Ability to maintain an electronic project folder (as required) related to site preparation and equipment installation problems. Also provide technical assistance and recommendations regarding the closure of construction related punch-list items.
• Conduct efficient, organized data gathering, data analysis, develop project plans, establish project schedules, and project estimates.
• Ability to provide organized documentation and work independently in a large Engineering Organization.
• Basic knowledge of multiple disciplines regarding their general requirements for typical standard types of projects.
• Ability to discuss project related items with stakeholders, contractors and code related Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.

NISC IV

Pay Range:

Pay Range $78,000.00 – $120,000.00 – $162,000.00 

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.