Electrical Engineer – Site Development & Installation

Leidos


Job Location:

Vista, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 87100 - 157450
Posted on: 12 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Leidos is seeking a Electrical Engineer to support the Ports & Borders program within the Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) organization. This role focuses on site development infrastructure engineering installation support and integration activities associated with advanced cargo vehicle and rail X-ray imaging and radiation scanning systems deployed at ports of entry border crossings seaports and rail inspection facilities.

The selected candidate will support electrical engineering and integrated site design efforts for complex inspection systems coordinating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams installation personnel construction contractors and customer stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical engineering design packages supporting site development and installation of cargo passenger vehicle and rail X-ray inspection systems.
  • Support MEP and LEP infrastructure design associated with deployment of integrated scanning and radiation detection systems.
  • Develop and review:
    • Electrical site plans
    • Power distribution designs
    • Telecommunications
    • Conduit and cable routing layouts
    • Panel schedules
    • Electrical load calculations
    • One-line diagrams
    • Grounding and bonding plans
    • Installation packages and construction documentation
  • Support site surveys field assessments design reviews installation planning engineering assessments and construction coordination activities.
  • Interface with utilities subcontractors construction teams and customer representatives to support successful system deployments. Coordinate with various disciplines civil engineers architects systems engineers and field installation teams.
  • Provide technical support during installation commissioning troubleshooting and system acceptance activities.
  • Support integration of VACIS IP6500 M6500 and related X-ray imaging and radiation scanning systems into customer facilities and transportation infrastructure environments.
  • Review contractor submittals RFIs field modifications and as-built documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC NFPA OSHA customer standards and applicable electrical codes.
  • Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle from concept development through construction and deployment.
  • Support project execution across multiple domestic and international deployment sites.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 5 years of experience supporting electrical site design infrastructure engineering or installation projects.
  • Experience with commercial industrial transportation utility or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
  • Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems controls integration and low voltage systems.
  • Experience supporting construction installation or field engineering activities.
  • Familiarity with NEC and applicable electrical design standards.
  • Experience with AutoCAD AutoCAD Electrical Revit or similar design tools.
  • Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel to customer or project sites as required.
  • Ability to pass government background check.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting X-ray imaging radiation scanning or integrated security systems.
  • Experience with ports of entry transportation infrastructure rail systems or border security projects.
  • Knowledge of MEP coordination and site infrastructure development.
  • Experience supporting field commissioning and deployment activities.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
  • Prior federal government project experience.
  • Active security clearance.

Desired Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
  • Experience working in fast-paced design-build or deployment environments.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional coordination skills.

Why Leidos

Leidos delivers advanced security and transportation technology solutions supporting critical national security missions worldwide. Join a team responsible for deploying and integrating cutting-edge cargo and rail inspection systems across critical transportation and border infrastructure environments.

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

June 5 2026

For 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 $87100.00 - $157450.00

The 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:

IC

OverviewLeidos is seeking a Electrical Engineer to support the Ports & Borders program within the Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) organization. This role focuses on site development infrastructure engineering installation support and integration activities associated with advanced cargo vehicle ...

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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.

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