Electrical Engineer

Leidos LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos LLC in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the FAA's NISC program. You will design electrical systems for FAA buildings, perform on-site surveys, and produce detailed drawings and specs to support construction and inspections.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power related) with 4+ years of experience, proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and arc-flash studies, and able to obtain Public Trust clearance. Some travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power related field and 4+ years of experience, or master’s with 2+ years.
• Experience conducting and interpreting arc flash studies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to organize documentation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and ability to review contractor submissions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design electrical systems for FAA buildings and structures.
• Perform on-site surveys to develop to-scale designs with exact specs.
• Prepare construction drawings, site-specific specs, and contract documents.
• Coordinate design components with a multi-disciplinary team and conduct inspections.
• Develop Integrated Risk Management Checklists and ORM documentation.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction activities to meet milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Arc flash studies

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power related degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Team Leidos

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with one of the BEST in government contracting? Ranked by Forbes consistently as a Top 100 government contractor and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Team Leidos is one you don't want to overlook. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. We embrace and solve some of the world's toughest challenges. We know once you join Team Leidos, you are sure to go home at the end of the every day knowing You Made A Difference, resulting in one of the most rewarding careers you could have imagined.

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Electrical Engineer for the National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area - Engineering Services Group located in Des Plaines, IL.

Duties

• 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 and participate in construction inspections and final inspections inclusive of CAI and JAI.
• 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 and generate drawings, wiring diagrams, and wiring schematics as required for site-specific modifications and new construction.
• Prepare construction drawings and prepare site-specific specifications and contract documents and independent cost estimates.
• Generate and coordinate the Integrated Risk Management Checklists (IRMC), communication plans, project risk register, to meet Operational Risk Management (ORM) requirements.
• Coordinate and complete Work Permits required for potential impact to lead and asbestos that may be encountered during construction.
• Participate in meetings inclusive of the pre-construction meeting and on-site construction meetings with stakeholders to coordinate electrical systems with other ongoing construction and projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities to meet milestones and deadlines, working directly with stakeholders and contractors.
• Manage and participate in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.
• Prepare, maintain, and provide periodic updates of project to team, management, and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects towards successful on-time completion.
• Review contractor design and construction submittals.
• Perform internal design reviews of FAA designed power projects.
• Accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stakeholders, peers, and management levels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR Power related degree from an accredited College/University and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience OR master’s with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be experienced in conducting and interpreting arc flash studies.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and able to organize documentation and have an awareness of general documentation systems.
• Proficiency with AUTOCAD.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of FAA Staffed and Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities.
• Knowledge of FAA Corporate Work Plan (CWP).

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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

More details are available here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.