Senior Electrical Engineer SME - TS/SCI Poly Required

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering SME in Reston, VA to join a government contractor team conducting reverse engineering of urban infrastructure. The role focuses on high‑level electrical system design, reliability, and security across facilities.

The candidate must hold an active TS/SCI polygraph and be a US citizen. Expect collaboration with cross‑functional teams, use of CAD/BIM tools, and guidance on complex multi‑building electrical facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience or Doctorate with 13+ years.
• Proven mastery of electrical system design and review for facilities.
• Expert in CAD/BIM tools and building code application.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CAD

BIM

Building codes

Strong communication

Systems integration

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Python

JavaScript

Job description

The Leidos Intel Sector has an opening for an Senior Electrical Engineering SME 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.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Provides 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 Skills, Education, And Experience

• Must possess an active and in-scope TS/SCI polygraph clearance for consideration. Must be a US Citizen.
• Requires highest knowledge and mastery of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts. Viewed as a subject matter expert and within the field by peers within and outside the organization.
• Masters with 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13+ 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

• Recognized subject matter expert (SME) in electrical engineering design, commissioning, operations and maintenance for facilities and building infrastructures.
• 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 programing, java script, and application of AI tools.
• Proficiency in the use electrical power systems analysis software tools such as ETAP, SKM, and EasyPower.

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Original Posting

August 14, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.