Electrical Engineer

Leidos Holding$87K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 4-6 years of relevant engineering experience, or 2-6 years with a Master's degree.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD / MicroStation or similar design tools.
  • Experience with load calculations and project management tasks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder coordination.
  • Ability to maintain electronic documentation for projects.
  • Familiarity with safety codes including OSHA and National Electric Code (NEC).

Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site surveys to create accurate design reports.
  • Generate detailed installation sketches with specifications.
  • Engage in construction and final inspections for compliance.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to solve design issues.
  • Prepare AutoCAD drawings and project specifications.
  • Oversee project schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines.
  • Facilitate meetings and coordinate construction activities with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work culture emphasizing technical knowledge.
  • Opportunity to work on complex engineering assignments with independence.
  • Career development opportunities within a large engineering organization.
  • Potential for travel to various project sites for hands-on work.
  • Exposure to multi-disciplinary project components and standards.
Full Job Description

The Engineer will support the FAA’s Engineering Services Terminal team by applying broad experience and advanced technical knowledge on multiple, varying, and complex assignments. It is necessary to plan, coordinate and perform work with a high degree of independence, while keeping the Project Engineer advised of significant problem areas. Five days a week in the Ft Worth office with 30% of travel.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Perform on-site surveys to develop “to-scale” designs and detailed reports.
  • Generate sketches showing relation of proposed installation in existing or new facilities with exact specifications and dimensions.
  • Participate in construction inspections and final inspections.
  • Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with the design or implementation.
  • Coordinate design components with a multi-disciplinary as required for site-specific modifications and new construction.
  • PrepareAutoCADconstruction drawings and prepare site-specific specifications and contract documents and independent cost estimates.
  • Perform project management related tasks and communication (including safety plans, sequence of work, cutover plans).
  • Generate and coordinate the Integrated Risk Management Checklists (IRMC), communication plans, project risk register, to meet Operational Risk Management (ORM) requirements.
  • Coordinate and complete Work Permits required for potential impact to lead and asbestos that may be encountered during construction.
  • Participate in meetings inclusive of the pre-construction meeting and on-site construction meetings with stakeholders to coordinate with other ongoing construction and projects.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities to meet milestones and deadlines, working directly with stakeholders and contractors.
  • Manage and participate in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.
  • Prepare, maintain, and provide periodic updates of project to team, management, and stakeholders.
  • Perform internal design reviews of FAA designed engineering projects.
  • Track and reconcile and coordinate closure of Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) on all assigned projects and provide recommended resolutions on all items related to engineering.
  • Review project deliverables and provide verbal and written communication to the findings.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have an Electrical Engineering degree and 4 6 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 6 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications, and be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD / MicroStation or similar tools.
  • Experience with Load Calculations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form.
  • Ability to accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders, peers, and management levels.
  • Ability to maintain an electronic project folder (as required) related to site preparation and equipment installation problems.
  • Ability to provide technical assistance and recommendations regarding the closure of construction related punch-list items.
  • Ability to work independently in a large Engineering Organization.
  • Basic knowledge of multiple disciplines regarding their general requirements for typical standard types of projects.
  • Ability to discuss project related items with stakeholders, contractors, and code related Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and pass a drug screening.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
  • Knowledge of OSHA and general construction and electrical safety standards.



Original Posting:
July 2, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

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