Electrical Engineer

Leidos

. Lead the planning and design of electrical infrastructure projects, including generators, UPS systems, critical power distribution, bypass switchgear, underground distribution, and grounding/lightning protection systems.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning and design of electrical infrastructure projects, including generators, UPS systems, critical power distribution, bypass switchgear, underground distribution, and grounding/lightning protection systems.
Perform site surveys, load studies, and engineering analyses to develop detailed reports, designs, and recommendations.
Use engineering software such as SKM and AutoCAD to support system analysis, design development, and documentation.
Prepare construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, phasing plans, and review contractor design/construction submittals.
Manage project coordination activities including safety, risk, environmental planning, stakeholder communication, and routine status reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college
Eight or more years of relevant experience in critical power systems design including uninterruptible power systems, backup engine generators (to 300KW) and associated switchgear (or a Masters degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience)
Current and relevant knowledge of electric codes to perform load calculations, wire sizing and layout, arc flash calculations, breaker coordination and equipment sizing and selection
Proficiency using SKM for electrical design and analysis and AutoCAD to create and edit engineering drawings

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical infrastructure designcritical power systems designload calculationswire sizingarc flash calculationsbreaker coordinationequipment sizingengineering analysisconstruction drawings preparationcost estimation

Soft Skills

project managementstakeholder communicationrisk managementenvironmental planningsafety management

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringABET accreditation