Senior Electrical Engineer

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The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to work in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Headquarters in Washington, D.

C. OR at a FAA Regional Office (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) of choosing.

The Electrical Engineer will provide engineering support to the FAA Air Traffic Facilities Group at Headquarters with project management, project planning, and project engineering for various Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funded Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities (TRACON) installation and upgrade projects, and other National Airspace System (NAS) modernization projects.

2 days in office, 3 days telework available.

Specific duties for this position include :

Assist with electrical engineering design of power distribution systems for mission critical facilities, including the design of grounding systems, load flow, voltage drop, short circuit current, and generator and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) sizing.

Analyze electrical engineering designs to ensure compliance with national electrical code (NEC) and FAA requirements.

Analyze relevant technical information and documentation related to construction projects and building designs, including equipment loads, tolerances, grounding / bonding requirements, and electrical system designs and provide observations on accuracy and completeness, and recommendations for improvement.

Perform and analyze site surveys and develop site survey reports which address recommended site construction and installation requirements, potential communication or power source availability, overall site suitability and alternatives.

Assist with Electrical Design and System Analysis (EDSA) or SKM analysis of low voltage electrical protection schemes, short circuit analysis, and arc-flash hazard identification and risk mitigation.

Perform Arc Flash Hazard energy calculations and conduct Arc Flash Hazard site assessments.

Assist in the design and analysis of various electrical facilities and systems including Engine Generators, Uninterrupted Power Supply, and Power Cabling Systems using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software.

Analysis will include but is not limited to : circuit analysis, circuit breaker coordination, and ground fault calculations.

Prepare or update site specific engineering plans and drawings, red-line drawings, and as built drawings.

Assist with participation in coordinated reviews of facility designs, installation schedules, site visits, implementation schedules, and other related project communications with all project stakeholders including Air Traffic, Technical Operations, Engineering Services, Service Center, and non-FAA organizations.

Prepare engineering risk assessments, and provide recommendations and proposals of actions or improvements to mitigate potential risks resulting from site, facility, and project / program changes.

Required Qualifications :

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of professional relevant experience OR Masters with 6+ years of professional relevant experience.

Minimum of eight years of experience in electrical design and engineering using NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.

Minimum of eight years of experience using a nationally recognized electrical analysis computer software such as SKM Power Tools software (or equivalent), and demonstrable experience in short circuit and arc flash hazard energy calculations using the software.

Experience in reviewing and commenting on design work and calculations performed by others.

Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.

S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident / Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with no breaks).

Desired Qualifications :

Professional Electrical Engineer is a plus.

Familiarity with FAA and the National Airspace System (NAS) is a plus.

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Original Posting Date :

2024-06-21While 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 $(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed)

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.