Electrical Engineer​/Power SME

Description

The Security Engineering Program (SEP), under Homeland at Leidos, has an opening within the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program for an Electrical Journeyman with distribution engineering experience. The candidate will be responsible for planning, engineering, and designing electric distribution systems to support power delivery infrastructure development. This role requires balancing economic, environmental, social, and regulatory constraints while ensuring reliability and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

• Develop work packages for overhead and underground distribution systems, including underground cable/conduit installations.
• Conduct field engineering assessments to determine project requirements and identify conflicting utilities.
• Perform engineering and design calculations to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
• Conduct post‑construction reviews to validate project outcomes and compliance.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges that affect multiple disciplines.
• Collaborate with internal team members across various areas and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and vendors.
• Influence project and team leaders regarding solution design, processes, and approaches; requires expert application of advanced technical principles.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Formal training and certification in power engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in testing, inspecting, installing, modifying, operating, and maintaining power generation, power distribution, and power grounding systems.
• Experience with the installation and maintenance of low‑voltage single and multi‑phase wiring and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for communications equipment.
• Knowledge of power, grounding, and electromagnetic compatibility principles and techniques.
• Familiarity with applicable national codes (e.g., National Electrical Code, National Electrical Manufacturers Association) and local utility and safety codes (e.g., National Fire Protection Association).
• Active State Journeyman Electrician License.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license.

• Experience with electrical continuity for telecom and/or radio communication systems.
• Knowledge of power generation continuity principles and techniques.
• Load banking testing experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and leadership.

Pay Range: $ – $ (general guideline only; final compensation may vary).

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.