Engineering Technician

idate will be called upon to design and conduct design reviews of electrical power systems, components, and equipment associated with the modernization, expansion and upgrade of complex power systems within the NAS. Electrical power systems may include combinations of more than one source of commercial power, auxiliary engine generators, power conditioning systems, uninterruptible power systems and complex switching and monitoring systems.

Engineering Technician Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development of electrical engineering implementation plans; acquiring/tracking information for site surveys; tracking of implementation and transition issues; and development of project timelines that identify/address critical facility needs. Conduct design reviews of complex electrical/electronic systems; review, analyze and provide recommendations on the expansion and upgrade of complex electrical power systems; evaluate and/or generate electrical engineering cost estimates
• Develop and maintain tracking and status information for power systems.
• Review vendor and installation contractor submittals and proposals.
• Perform facility electrical inspections on the power systems installed or modified by the Power Systems Group for compliance with the applicable FAA orders and directives.
• Review engineering packages and submittals provided by FAA contractors and vendors.
• Complete written responses and track action items associated with the action items identified while performing facility inspections and site visits.
• Participate in preparation of briefings and white papers on a variety of power related issues that need to be briefed and reported to upper FAA management and executives.
• Assist in preparation of technical document requirements related to power systems that are being fielded.
• Participate in the review and rewriting of power systems related orders, standards and specifications.
• Assist in developing an action plan that can improve the system performance and reliability to support Air Traffic Operations without loss of service.
• Performs inspections and interprets findings to determine corrective action.
• Assess installed equipment for serviceability and to ensure compliance with publications, policies, and directives, furnish information for reports, and recommend changes to correct defective equipment or improve operating procedures.
• Maintain, modify, and repair electrical power generating and control systems, automatic transfer switches, and associated equipment.

Engineering Technician Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience and training in the Air Route Traffic Control (ARTCC) power system operation and maintenance.
• Bachelor of Science Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to assess inefficiencies in generators and generator plants that have reduced availability and reliability.
• Strong background in Mobile and Stationary power plants, Automated Transfer Switches and associated switchgear and equipment.
• Ability to work as a team member and be accountable for meeting the scheduled dates for tasked items.
• Ability to travel to facilities within the continental US (CONUS), the territories of the US, Guam and Puerto Rico.
• Experience with the Windows and Office 365 environment and applications.
• Ability to interpret instrument and meter readings; wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, and technical publications.
• Ability to identify types, capacity, and purpose of high and low voltage circuits, circuit breakers, switches, fuses, regulators, relays, instruments, and meters associated with electric generation and distribution.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $78,https://000.00 - $141,https://000.00

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.