Electrical Engineer, Sr.

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Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) assigned to the Facilities - Engineering & Design Team, in support of the United States Antarctic Program. The Electrical Engineer will execute electrical designs ranging from small, single year projects to multi-year government projects in extreme winter environments for three (3) Antarctic stations plus additional field camps. The Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) program team is based in Centennial, Colorado and funded by the United States National Science Foundation (NSF). The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission, and every team member plays a crucial role.

This is a remote role but deployment to Antarctica may be necessary at the discretion of management.

Successful completion of the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica is a nonnegotiable requirement.

Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to starting. This process could take up to 4 months.

About the Antarctic Support Contract

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF's Office of Polar Program's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics and provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines.

To learn more about the Leidos Antarctic Support contract, click here.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for working as part of the Engineering team designing and coordinating safe, technically accurate, and cost-effective power distribution and electrical systems designs and deliverables for station facilities and lodging. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the preparation of engineering deliverables that comply with applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Utilize engineering technology to accomplish work and continuously improve work processes to meet program needs.

Specific Job Duties Include

• Take general direction from engineering support team lead and work with other technical disciplines and operational clients in a team environment.
• Lead the design of MV/LV power distribution systems, including power generation, microgrids, and renewable energy integration.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record (PE) for electrical discipline project submittals and technical reviews.
• Supports communication between the engineering team, design team, and program team members to assure quality of work, and that consistent technical drawing / design packages are maintained.
• Execute to schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product, and meeting project goals.
• Apply industry-standard design means and methods to produce construction-ready documentation.
• Develop electrical sizing calculations of overall electrical system including equipment and cables.
• Define specifications and selection of all electrical equipment to meet the performance criteria.
• Integrate packaged equipment into overall system design.
• Support development of detailed design drawings including single line diagrams, load lists, Plans, Details, Wiring diagrams, Panel Schedules, and Fabrication Drawings.
• Apply industry codes and standards (IBC, API, NEC, NFPA, ANSI/IEEE, etc.) to design engineering.
• Evaluate, not perform, ETAP or SKM third-party risk assessments and studies including short circuit, coordination, and arc flash hazard analyses.

• A recognized Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional licensure in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years relevant professional experience.
• US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Contract requirement.
• Demonstrated experience with Electrical Engineering principles and procedures, design, guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices, including engineering systems and calculations, statistical analysis, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to conventional facility and operations-based engineering problems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation controls and automation.
• Knowledge with hazard analysis programs, such as ETAP and SKM, to be able to ascertain third-party analysis and recommendations
• Experience in effectively communicating engineering solutions verbally, visually, and in writing for management, customers, peers, and craft personnel.

• Preferred Electrical Engineering PE, with Power emphasis.
• Experience with electrical design in extremely cold environments or in remote regions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft® Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of CAD design packages including Revit.
• Ability to present to a varied audience of different knowledge levels and learning styles.

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size: Large Size; industries: Information Technology; locations on The Muse: Reston, VA.

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