Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission-Critical Facilities

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, seeks an Electrical Engineer to join a fast-paced government contractor team focused on reverse engineering of above ground and underground structures with an emphasis on urban scene building. Work occurs inside a government facility.

Responsibilities include diagnosing complex electrical issues, assessing vulnerabilities, supporting infrastructure decisions, and developing electrical design and testing procedures for power, controls, and fire protection systems.

Qualifications

• US citizen with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of experience or MS with 2+ years.
• Proficient CAD/BIM for electrical design.
• Familiarity with MEP and building codes.
• Experience with electrical system reviews and standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex electrical system issues and respond to customer requests.
• Assess functionality and outline vulnerabilities and cascading effects.
• Provide technical support for infrastructure decisions.
• Develop and implement software and AI tools for facility assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors for service delivery.
• Provide electrical engineering input on design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.
• Review power distribution, communications, controls, fire systems, HVAC, and water systems.
• Perform studies to determine vulnerabilities across building systems.
• Develop SOPs for design, testing, and development of electrical equipment.

Skills

CAD

BIM

Electrical design

MEP familiarity

Building codes

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, seeks an Electrical Engineer to join a fast-paced government contractor team focused on reverse engineering of above ground and underground structures with an emphasis on urban scene building. Work occurs inside a government facility.

Responsibilities include diagnosing complex electrical issues, assessing vulnerabilities, supporting infrastructure decisions, and developing electrical design and testing procedures for power, controls, and fire protection systems.