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Senior Electrical Engineer
Company | Leidos |
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Location | Springfield, VA, USA |
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Salary | $126100 – $227950 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 12 or more years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 10 plus years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in good standings in the United States.
- Experience in electrical design and engineering using NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
- Experience using a nationally recognized electrical analysis computer software such as SKM Power Tools software (or equivalent).
- Experience in reviewing and commenting on design work and calculations performed by others.
- Strong understanding of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies & procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience working within Facility Maintenance or similar technical environment.
- Demonstrated high level of problem solving, decision making and analytical skills.
- Power Distribution experience.
- Understanding of Industrial Control Circuits.
Responsibilities
- Oversee 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).
- 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.
- Oversee Electrical Design and System Analysis (EDSA) 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.
- Oversee coordinated reviews of facility designs, installation schedules, site visits, implementation schedules, and other related project communications with all project stakeholders.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- SCADA Systems familiarity.
- PMP Certification.