Electrical Engineer

$101,400 - $183,300/Yr

Leidos - Jamaica, NY

Full-time

Jamaica, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program. This role involves design engineering and project management for critical power distribution systems utilized in air traffic control facilities. The position is hybrid, allowing for both in-office and remote work, and requires significant travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design establishment, replacement, and modernization projects involving electrical generators and critical power distribution systems.
• Perform on-site surveys leading to detailed reports and designs.
• Conduct load studies and analyze existing data for facility design.
• Utilize software tools (SKM and AutoCAD) for analysis and design.
• Review project requirements, site conditions, and user expectations to provide engineering recommendations.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and phasing plans.
• Review contractor design and construction submittals.
• Perform project management tasks including safety, risk, and environmental plans.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide routine work status reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience in critical power systems design, or a Master's degree with 6 or more years of experience.
• Current knowledge of electric codes for load calculations, wire sizing, and equipment selection.
• Proficiency in using SKM for electrical design and analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and editing engineering drawings.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Registered Professional Engineer in good standing in the United States.
• Prior FAA experience.