Electric Power Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Poly Required

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electric Power Systems Engineer in Reston, Virginia within the Analysis Solutions Business Area. The role focuses on engineering assessments of critical infrastructure, substations, and power distribution systems, requiring rigorous analysis and clear communication of complex findings.

The selected candidate will integrate engineering principles with state-of-the-art modeling tools, produce technical reports for senior officials, and maintain an active TS/SCI Polygraph

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.
• Expertise applying advanced engineering principles and techniques.
• Experience planning, engineering, and designing electric power systems, with emphasis on substations and distribution.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and design documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including briefings to senior officials.

Responsibilities

• Integrate all-source intelligence, facility expertise, engineering principles, and industry best practices to characterize WMD-related facilities and configurations.
• Utilize modeling and simulation tools to analyze complex electric power systems.
• Provide engineering expertise and technical judgment throughout the characterization process for accurate assessments.
• Develop technical reports, briefings, and other written products describing electrical systems and dependencies.
• Analyze electrical infrastructure capabilities, vulnerabilities, and trends to support customer requirements.
• Brief senior officials and decision-makers on engineering assessments and conclusions.
• Communicate effectively with personnel across varied technical backgrounds and organizational levels.

Skills

Advanced engineering principles

Strong communication skills

TS/SCI Polygraph clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Electrical engineering expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree or PhD with related experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk AutoCAD

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

The Analysis Solutions Business Area at Leidos has an opening for an Electric Power Systems Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of this team is conducting engineering assessments of critical infrastructure, including strategic, mission-critical, and heavy industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a creative yet disciplined approach to solving complex technical challenges in environments where complete information may not always be available. Success in this role requires exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work products.

The selected candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel supporting facility characterization and technical assessments. Work is performed in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment within a government facility.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Integrate all-source intelligence, facility expertise, engineering principles, and industry best practices to characterize the function, mission, and physical configuration of WMD-related facilities, including facility layouts, structures, mission systems, support systems, 3D models, and potential vulnerabilities.
• Utilize state-of-the-art modeling and simulation tools to analyze complex electric power systems.
• Provide engineering expertise and technical judgment throughout the characterization process to support accurate intelligence assessments.
• Develop technical reports, briefings, and other written products describing complex electrical systems, infrastructure dependencies, and operational capabilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analyze electrical infrastructure capabilities, vulnerabilities, and trends to support customer requirements.
• Brief senior officials and decision-makers on engineering assessments, findings, and analytical conclusions.
• Communicate effectively with personnel across a wide range of technical backgrounds and organizational levels.

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

• Candidates for consideration must possess an in-scope and active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance and the ability/willingness to maintain this clearance while holding this position. U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying advanced engineering principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. A doctoral degree in a related technical discipline may be substituted for some experience requirements.
• Experience planning, engineering, and designing electric power systems, with particular emphasis on substations and power distribution systems.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and design documentation in both digital and hard-copy formats.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical engineering codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver technical briefings to senior officials and decision-makers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, life-safety systems, and associated controls commonly found in commercial, government, and industrial facilities.
• Experience specifying, evaluating, and procuring major electrical power equipment.
• Experience planning, engineering, and designing emergency power systems, including generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and backup power architectures.
• Experience with Smart Grid technologies, energy management systems, and modern power monitoring solutions.
• Experience designing substation protection and control systems.
• Experience with modeling and simulation of electrical distribution systems, industrial control systems, and SCADA environments.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Facility planning, infrastructure assessment, or facility characterization experience.
• Military, intelligence community, or defense-related experience.

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Original Posting

August 13, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

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 www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.