Power Plant SME - Electrical

Leidos; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Power Plant Subject Matter Expert (Electrical Engineer) who will support project managers with electrical design and interconnection for power generation facilities. The role offers opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience and knowledge in AC/DC systems. This fully remote position welcomes candidates located in the U.S., particularly near Denver, CO, or Framingham, MA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical operation, maintenance, and design.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design and interconnection review of projects.
• Attend project meetings for status updates.
• Manage client engagements and ongoing relationships.
• Present findings to client executives.
• Conduct business development activities.
• Support projects independently and collaboratively.
• Develop and expand key client relationships.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client relations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

The Leidos Energy, Infrastructure, and Automation operation helps utilities address complex challenges through comprehensive, performance-based solutions delivered across the full project lifecycle. Our capabilities include engineering, planning, project management, construction management, and commissioning services for electric power substations, transmission and distribution systems, protection and controls design, and electrification programs. Utilities nationwide rely on Leidos for trusted power industry expertise, demonstrated by our work with more than 75 investor‑owned utilities and over 100 municipal and cooperative utilities, as well as a growing portfolio of private developer clients.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos' Energy and Infrastructure Consulting (E&IC) Division is hiring for a Power Plant Subject Matter Expert (Electrical Engineer). You will apply a strong working knowledge of electrical design, construction, operation and maintenance, and interconnection of power generation facilities, as well as related contractual agreements. The candidate is expected to work in a team setting to support project managers during transactional due diligence. As a valued team member, you will work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for career development and growth.

Location: Fully remote but must be currently located within the United States. Commuting distance to Denver, CO or Framingham, MA is a plus.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform electrical design and interconnection review of power plant, substation, and transmission projects and prepare associated reports.
• Attend power plant, substation, and transmission project meetings to confirm status of site E&IC construction and operation and maintenance.
• Manage client engagements and ongoing relationships. Clients will include private equity, infrastructure, and hedge funds, investment and commercial banks, private developers, legal and financial advisors, original equipment providers, DOE, and EIA.
• Present work product results and findings to client executives.
• Conduct business development activities both through internal collaboration and directly with clients and prospects.
• Support projects and project team members working both independently and in collaboration with other colleagues and managers.
• Develop and expand key client relationships.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required with eight plus years of experience in electrical operation, maintenance and/or design of power generation and substation assets or similar experience, including specific knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, controls, and protection relaying.
• Experience with or ability to apply oneself to a broad range of power generation technologies, including wind generation, solar PV generation, battery energy storage systems, and thermal generation.
• Successful track record maintaining client relations and working with clients both internal and external.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is preferred.
• The job may require as much as 25 percent travel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Favorable if you have:

• Direct experience with electrical equipment such as synchronous generators, excitation, inverters, motors, transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, capacitor banks, and transmission lines is a plus.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

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.

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