Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support FAA facilities, designing electrical systems and performing on-site surveys. The role involves creating sketches, wiring diagrams, and schematics, plus testing power systems and coordinating with engineers and contractors.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Power Engineering, 4+ years of experience, arc flash analysis, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Power Engineering (or Master’s with 2+ years experience) required.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience conducting and interpreting arc flash studies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design electrical systems for FAA facilities.
• Conduct on-site surveys and produce scale reports and drawings.
• Create sketches, wiring diagrams, and schematics for installations.
• Analyze power systems and participate in construction inspections.
• Coordinate design and resolve issues with staff and contractors.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Support risk management activities (IRMC, communication plans, risk registers).
• Oversee work permits for lead/asbestos impact.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and coordinate electrical work with other trades.
• Manage cutovers, testing, restoration, and ongoing projects.
• Review design submittals and perform FAA design reviews.
• Provide clear, concise technical writing and stakeholder communication.

Skills

arc flash studies

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical or Power Engineering

Master’s degree (with 2+ years experience)

Job description

Description

Ever wondered what it’s like to work for one of the best in government contracting? Leidos is consistently ranked a Top 100 Government Contractor by Forbes and recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. When you join Team Leidos, you join a mission-driven organization where your work genuinely makes a difference.

Description

Ever wondered what it’s like to work for one of the best in government contracting? Leidos is consistently ranked a Top 100 Government Contractor by Forbes and recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. When you join Team Leidos, you join a mission-driven organization where your work genuinely makes a difference.

We’re seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the FAA’s Central Service Area Engineering Services Group. In this role, you’ll help modernize and sustain critical National Airspace System infrastructure through hands‑on engineering, design, and project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and design electrical systems for FAA facilities
• Conduct on-site surveys and produce accurate, to-scale reports and drawings
• Create sketches, wiring diagrams, and schematics for new or modified installations
• Analyze and test power systems; participate in construction and final inspections
• Coordinate design and resolve issues with engineering staff and contractors
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project documentation
• Support risk management activities (IRMC, communication plans, risk registers)
• Oversee work permits for lead/asbestos impact
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and coordinate electrical work with other trades
• Manage cutovers, testing, restoration, and multiple ongoing projects
• Review design submittals and perform internal FAA design reviews
• Provide clear, concise technical writing and stakeholder communication

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Power Engineering (or Master’s with 2+ years experience)
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience conducting and interpreting arc flash studies
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with 3 years U.S. residency)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Desired

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

Why Leidos

At Leidos, we tackle some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges—innovating faster, thinking bigger, and delivering solutions that keep the nation’s aviation infrastructure safe, reliable, and future‑ready. If you want a career where your work truly matters, this is it.

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.

Original Posting

October 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While 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 $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. 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. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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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.