Junior Electrical Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Job summary

Via Logic LLC is looking for an Electrical Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The successful candidate will work on reverse engineering projects in a fast-paced government setting, diagnosing complex electrical systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires TS/SCI Clearance and relevant experience in electrical systems design, with a salary range of $69,550 to $125,725 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must possess TS/SCI Clearance.
• Requires 2+ years relevant experience with a BS degree or less with a Masters.
• Proficient with CAD and BIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex electrical system issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for service delivery.
• Conduct electrical engineering studies on vulnerabilities.

Skills

Technical domain knowledge

Communication skills

Electrical systems design

Proficiency in CAD and BIM

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

The Leidos Intelligence Sector has an opening for an Electrical Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The successful candidate will work as a member of a government contractor team conducting reverse engineering of above ground and underground structures with an emphasis on urban scene building. Work will be performed in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment inside a government facility.

Primary Responsibility

• Diagnose complex electrical system issues and respond to customer and end‑user requests for information.
• Assess functionality of electrical systems and present system vulnerabilities, impacts, and outline possible cascading effects.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and leadership for infrastructure‑related decisions.
• Develop, interpret, and implement the use of software tools and AI tools to carry out facility condition assessments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and vendors to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Provide professional electrical engineer inputs on infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance matters.
• Provide electrical engineering review of building and facility power distribution, communications, controls, telecommunication and security system.
• Provide design of electrical systems to support power, communications, controls, fire protection and fire alarm systems, HVAC, and water systems.
• Perform electrical engineering studies to determine vulnerabilities of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, communications, and security systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures for design, testing, and development of electrical equipment and systems.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance is required to be considered.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires working knowledge of and ability to apply standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques of technical domain.
• Typically requires BS degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Proficient in the use of computer‑aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) tools in the design of electrical systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems, fire protection systems, communications, controls, and security systems.
• Demonstrate ability to apply federal, state, local and international building codes and standards in design, review, assessment of building systems and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, and testing of complex electrical systems.
• Familiarity with commercial and industrial control systems.
• Deep understanding of high availability and multi‑building electrical facilities operations.
• Ability to resolve highly complex, multi‑disciplinary technical problems across electrical systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and clients on technical strategy and results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with a current and in‑scope TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance will be given preference.
• Registered Professional Engineering (P.E.) in electrical engineering from any U.S. state or territory.
• Proven experience with electrical construction, systems integration, and testing in field environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other CAD and BIM software tools.
• Familiarity with python programming, JavaScript, and application of AI tools.
• Proficiency in the use electrical power systems analysis software tools such as ETAP, SKM, and EasyPower.

Pay Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.