Lead Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure & Facilities

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a government contractor team focusing on reverse engineering of structures and urban scene building in a fast-paced government facility. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a BS or MS in electrical engineering with extensive experience; CAD/BIM tools, high availability, and cross-functional collaboration are key.

You will analyze systems, develop design modifications, and contribute to infrastructure design

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI poly clearance and US citizenship.
• Requires expert knowledge of advanced technical principles, theories and concepts.
• Typically requires BS degree with 8+ years or MS with 6+ years; Doctorate possible.
• Proficient in CAD and BIM tools for electrical design.
• Familiarity with MEP, fire protection, communications and security systems.
• Apply building codes and standards to design and review building systems.
• Expertise in design, development and testing of complex electrical systems.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems.
• Deep understanding of high availability and multi-building facilities operations.
• Ability to resolve highly complex cross-disciplinary problems.
• Strong communication to engage senior leadership and clients.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex electrical system issues and respond to customer requests.
• Assess functionality and outline vulnerabilities and cascading effects.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and leadership on infrastructure decisions.
• Develop and apply software and AI tools to carry out facility condition assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors for service delivery.
• Provide input on infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
• Review power distribution, communications, controls, fire protection and security systems.
• Design electrical systems to support power, HVAC, and water systems.
• Conduct electrical studies to determine vulnerabilities in systems.
• Develop SOPs for design, testing and development of electrical equipment and systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

CAD

BIM

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Python programming

JavaScript

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a government contractor team focusing on reverse engineering of structures and urban scene building in a fast-paced government facility. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a BS or MS in electrical engineering with extensive experience; CAD/BIM tools, high availability, and cross-functional collaboration are key.

You will analyze systems, develop design modifications, and contribute to infrastructure design