Power Services Engineer

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a senior power engineer to lead complex power systems initiatives for the FAA Power Services Group under the NISC program. You will guide lifecycle stages from design to deployment and contribute to national airspace power infrastructure strategy.

The role requires a strong background in power engineering, 8–12 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. Travel may be required to support cross-site projects and coordination with federal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Strong power systems knowledge and problem solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a multidisciplinary implementation team and provide expert engineering consultation to meet industry standards across requirements development, site assessments, design, review, and implementation.
• Support project planning and execution, including coordination of logistics, schedules, and technical strategies.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex power engineering challenges using analytical, simulation, and system-level methods.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse engineering teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Power engineering

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

This role provides senior-level power engineering support to the FAA Power Services Group under the NISC program. The successful candidate will lead complex technical initiatives, guide projects through all lifecycle phases, and contribute to strategic planning for national airspace power infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a multidisciplinary implementation team. Provide expert engineering consultation to ensure designs meet all relevant industry standards, codes, and best practices across requirements development, site assessments, design, review, and implementation.
• Support project planning and execution, including coordination of logistics, schedules, and technical strategies.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex power engineering challenges using analytical, simulation, and system-level methods.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse engineering teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field and 8 to 12 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex power engineering problems.
• Strong background in power systems; candidates from other electrical engineering disciplines must show deep power knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with short circuit coordination, arc flash analysis, grounding, lightning protection, generator and UPS systems, and power quality/stability assessment.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, and NEC.
• Knowledge of FAA or DoD systems, technical policies, standards, and orders.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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.