Electrical Engineer

Leidos

4.1

(20)

Chantilly, VA

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.
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    Position summary

    otection/control schematics, and equipment specifications

    • Participate in field inspections, functional testing, and commissioning of electrical systems

    • Collaborate with civil, mechanical, systems, and vendor teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions

    • Assist in evaluating and specifying electrical components (e.g., transformers, switchgear, UPS systems)

    • Contribute to engineering documentation, technical reports, and maintenance policy development

    • Support power system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and grounding analysis

    • Gain exposure to SCADA systems, substation design, and renewable energy integration

    • Utilize AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and Microsoft Office tools for design and documentation

    Basic Qualifications

    • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 2-4 years of experience, or Master's degree with less than 2 years of experience (additional experience may substitute for degree)

    • Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and their application to real-world projects

    • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams

    • Experience in electrical system design including power distribution, lighting, and controls

    • Familiarity with commercial electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC)

    • Proficiency in AutoCAD and related CAD tools

    • Awareness of energy-efficient and sustainable design practices

    • Exposure to medium voltage systems, backup generators, UPS, and lighting controls

    • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex technical challenges

    Preferred Qualifications

    • EIT (Engineer in Training) or PE (Professional Engineer) certification

    • Experience with SCADA systems, substation design, and renewable energy integration

    • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and technical documentation

    • Strong teamwork and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

    • Familiarity with project management practices including scheduling and budgeting

    • Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to safety, quality, and innovation

    • Experience with reactive maintenance and industrial control systems (PLCs, instrumentation)

    EC-DAS

    At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

    If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

    Original Posting:
    October 30, 2025

    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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

    About Leidos

    Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit https://www.Leidos.com .

    Pay and Benefits

    Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at https://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

    Commitment to Non-Descrimination

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.