Electrical Engineer
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) via the NISC IV team. This virtual position involves providing technical engineering support for infrastructure projects, including site surveys, design specifications, and cost analysis. The role requires significant expertise in electrical systems and adherence to FAA standards, with estimated business travel of 25-35%.
Responsibilities
- Develop site-specific engineering project plans and specifications
- Conduct site surveys and provide technical analysis
- Compile project documentation and cost estimates
- Support construction/renovation projects and perform inspections
- Perform Arc Flash Analysis and feasibility studies
Required Skills
- Electrical Engineering degree (ABET accredited)
- Project or Resident Engineer experience (5+ years)
- Power system design and equipment sizing
- Arc Flash Analysis proficiency
- SKM Software expertise
- Security clearance eligibility
Job Details
Primary Responsibilities
1. Provide technical support to the Infrastructure Engineering Center for project engineering packages:
- Develop site-specific project plans and specifications for engineering project solicitation and contracting.
- Perform site surveys to collect data and research relevant standards, construction codes, and ordinances.
- Provide analysis, recommendations, and solutions for issues identified during site surveys.
2. Prepare summary trip reports within two working days of trip completion.
3. Compile and complete project documents:
- Scope of work and project transmittal.
- Drawing and specification lists.
- Operational Risk Management checklists.
- Information for Purchase Requests (PR) and NAS Change Proposals (NCP).
- Government furnished property lists and Airspace case documents.
- Assessment of engineering impacts on Environmental & Safety Compliance.
- Engineering cost estimates and project schedules.
4. Provide technical support for new construction and renovation projects, including evaluation of shop drawings and design proposals.
5. Participate in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI).
6. Perform engineering studies for feasibility and cost-benefit analysis.
7. Provide technical input for planning, budgeting, and programming of engineering projects.
8. Develop project drawings in accordance with FAA standards.
9. Gather data and develop Arc Flash Analysis.
Basic Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering Degree from an ABET-accredited university.
- 8-12 years of relevant experience (or Masters with 6-10 years).
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Resident Engineer with Electrical Engineering Design.
- Proficiency in establishing power systems and calculating equipment size requirements (Panel, Breakers).
- Proficiency in creating and developing Arc Flash Analysis and using SKM Software.
- Experience inspecting electrical systems.
- Ability to travel up to 25-35% of the time.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12, Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS), NASET, and NASEB.
- Knowledge of HVAC, general building construction, HAZMAT, fire detection, and site work.
- Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and NFPA standards.