Jr. Electrical Engineer
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Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 67600 - 122200
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Jr. Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design analysis and implementation of electrical power systems and infrastructure for operations in government facilities. Under the guidance of senior engineers this role ensures that all facility systems operate efficiently and effectively and that maintenance policies and procedures are implemented to support site operations. The engineer will provide technical guidance ensure regulatory compliance create and review electrical design drawings.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design and layout of power distribution systems including medium- and low-voltage networks.
- Develop and update single-line diagrams protection and control schematics and equipment specifications.
- Participate in field inspections functional testing and commissioning of electrical systems and components.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (civil mechanical systems outside vendors) for integrated infrastructure project delivery.
- Assist in evaluating and specifying electrical components such as transformers switchgear and UPS systems.
- Review and contribute to the creation of engineering documentation technical reports maintenance policies and design packages.
- Support power system studies such as load flow short circuit arc flash and grounding.
- Gain experience with SCADA systems substation design and renewable energy system integration.
- Utilize AutoCAD Revit MEP and Microsoft Office tools for documentation and design tasks.
Basic Qualifications
- TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline and 24 years of relevant experience or Masters degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
- Practical understanding of electrical engineering principles and the ability to apply them to moderately complex projects and problem-solving.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams (engineering project management etc.).
- Demonstrated expertise in the design development and testing of complex electrical systems.
- Experience in electrical system design including power distribution lighting and control systems.
- Knowledge of electrical design principles and practices in commercial applications including regulations for electrical systems e.g. National Electrical Code.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD.
- Understanding of energy efficiency and sustainable design practices.
- Experience supporting medium voltage power distribution backup generators data centers UPS systems and lighting control systems.
- Ability to resolve highly complex multi-disciplinary technical problems across electrical systems.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and customer on technical solutions project requirements goals and design.
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT Engineer in Training or PE Professional Engineer certification.
- Knowledge of SCADA renewable energy integration and substation systems.
- Demonstrated experience in AutoCAD Revit MEP and basic project documentation.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies including scheduling budgeting and resource planning.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for safety quality and innovation in engineering.
- Experience with reactive maintenance for building electrical systems.
- Experience with industrial control systems including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrumentation.
EC-DAS
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
October 15 2025For U.S. Positions: While 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 $67600.00 - $122200.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Lighting Design
- System Design
- Firmware
- NEC
- LabView
- PCB
- CAD
- Fpga
- Autocad
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Revit
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
