Senior Electrical Engineer
Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Leidos Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.
Your greatest work is ahead!
The Security Sector (NSS) is hiring for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Intelligence Community customer. You will be responsible for designing, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering, coordination, installation oversite, inspection, and acceptance of electrical systems and sub systems associated with customer facilities and critical infrastructure. Your ability to work collaboratively with a team of people across multiple organizations and the company will be crucial for success. This opportunity is in anticipation of an upcoming contract award!
What you’ll be doing:
Oversee electrical engineering design of power distribution systems for mission critical facilities, including the design of grounding systems, load flow, voltage drop, short circuit current, and generator and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) sizing.
Analyze electrical engineering designs to ensure compliance with electrical code (NEC).
Analyze relevant technical information and documentation related to construction projects and building designs, including equipment loads, tolerances, grounding/bonding requirements, and electrical system designs and provide observations on accuracy and completeness, and recommendations for improvement.
Perform and analyze site surveys and develop site survey reports which address recommended site construction and installation requirements, potential communication or power source availability, overall site suitability and alternatives.
Oversee Electrical Design and System Analysis (EDSA) of low voltage electrical protection schemes, short circuit analysis, and arc-flash hazard identification and risk mitigation.
Perform Arc Flash Hazard energy calculations and conduct Arc Flash Hazard site assessments.
Assist in the design and analysis of various electrical facilities and systems including Engine Generators, Uninterrupted Power Supply, and Power Cabling Systems using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software. Analysis will include but is not limited to circuit analysis, circuit breaker coordination, and ground fault calculations.
Prepare or update site specific engineering plans and drawings, red-line drawings, and “as built” drawings.
Oversee coordinated reviews of facility designs, installation schedules, site visits, implementation schedules, and other related project communications with all project stakeholders.
Prepare engineering risk assessments and provide recommendations and proposals of actions or improvements to mitigate potential risks resulting from site, facility, and project/program changes.
What does Leidos need from me?
Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 12 or more years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10 plus years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in good standings in the United States.
Experience in electrical design and engineering using NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
Experience using a nationally recognized electrical analysis computer software such as SKM Power Tools software (or equivalent).
Experience in reviewing and commenting on design work and calculations performed by others.
Strong understanding of Environment, Health, and Safet (EHS) policies & procedures.
Demonstrated understanding and experience working within Facility Maintenance or similar technical environment.
Demonstrated high level of problem solving, decision making and analytical skills.
Power Distribution experience.
Understanding of Industrial Control Circuits.
Favorable if you have:
SCADA Systems familiarity.
PMP Certification.
Original Posting Date:
2024-09-25While 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 $(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed)
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.