Sr. Electrical Preventative Maintenance Technician

Via Logic LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Preventive Maintenance Electrical Technician to lead and execute preventive/predictive maintenance for critical electrical systems. The role emphasizes power distribution, circuit protection, and high-reliability facilities.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with breakers, switchgear, VSDs, PDUs, UPS, MCCs, and diagnostic methods such as infrared thermography and load analysis. Collaboration with facilities teams is essential for reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain/maintain it before starting.
• 7+ years hands-on electrical maintenance in industrial, data center, or critical facilities.
• Experience maintaining and testing circuit breakers, switchgear, and power distribution equipment.
• Proficient with AC/DC systems, three-phase power, and electrical protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance for complex electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, and repair circuit breakers, switchgear, panels, transformers, and PDUs.
• Perform diagnostics using infrared thermography, load analysis, insulation testing, and breaker testing.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical failures and determine root causes.
• Maintain motors, VSDs, UPS, MCCs, and other critical equipment.
• Coordinate breaker racking and ensure safety and manufacturer compliance.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with mechanical/HVAC/controls/facilities teams on maintenance ops.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA and internal safety procedures.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Leadership

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education preferred

Tools

IR thermography

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Clamp meters

IR cameras

Job description

Senior Preventive Maintenance Electrical Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Preventive Maintenance Electrical Technician to lead, plan, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical electrical systems and infrastructure. This is a senior, hands-on technical role requiring extensive experience with power distribution, circuit protection, and mission-critical electrical equipment.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in electrical systems, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and proven experience maintaining and servicing circuit breakers, switchgear, and power distribution equipment in industrial, commercial, or secure facility environments. This role plays a key part in ensuring system reliability, safety, and minimal unplanned downtime.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities for complex electrical systems across the facility.
• Perform detailed inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical infrastructure including circuit breakers (LV/MV), switchgear, panels, transformers, and power distribution systems.
• Conduct advanced diagnostics such as infrared thermography, electrical load analysis, insulation resistance testing, and breaker performance testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical failures, root-cause issues, and system inefficiencies.
• Maintain and service motors, variable speed drives (VSDs), power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Perform breaker racking, testing, coordination verification, and maintenance in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Support and mentor junior technicians, providing technical guidance and best-practice instruction.
• Collaborate with mechanical, HVAC, controls, and facilities teams to support integrated maintenance operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation using CMMS or equivalent systems.
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, local electrical codes, and internal safety procedures.
• Monitor electrical system condition and performance, recommending upgrades, repairs, or replacements to improve reliability and safety.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance prior to starting with Leidos
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical or trade education strongly preferred).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance within industrial, commercial, data center, or critical facility environments.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting circuit breakers, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Strong working knowledge of AC/DC systems, three-phase power, electrical protection, and grounding systems.
• Proficiency using advanced electrical test equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters, IR cameras, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in high-reliability environments.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, work in electrical rooms, and lift equipment as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Technical certification, trade school training, or military electrical background.
• Experience with medium-voltage systems, protective relays, and breaker coordination studies.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and electrical safety best practices.
• Prior experience in secure, mission-critical, or high-availability facilities.
• Leadership experience or prior role as a lead or senior technician.

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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 Range

Pay Range - 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.

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.