Associate Electrical Engineer

The Leidos Intelligence Sector is looking for an Electrical Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The candidate will be 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.

• 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.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and vendors to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Provide 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.

• TS/SCI Clearance is required; polygraph desired; must be a U.S. citizen.
• Deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of the technical domain and a broad understanding of related specialty areas.
• Typically requires a BS and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Proficient in CAD and 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.

• Recognized subject matter expert (SME) in electrical engineering design, commissioning, operations and maintenance for facilities and building infrastructure.
• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• 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 programming, JavaScript, and application of AI tools.
• Proficiency in the use of electrical power systems analysis software tools such as ETAP, SKM, and Easy Power.

Pay range: $87,100.00 – $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation and benefits include competitive pay, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement options.

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.