Electrical/Electronics Engineer

Leidos•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is a top government contractor, ranked by Forbes in 2018 as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. The company is committed to doing the right thing for its customers, employees, and community, focusing on solving tough challenges and providing customers with the right tools, technologies, and tactics. Joining Team Leidos offers a rewarding career where employees make a difference daily. This Engineer position supports the FAA’s Engineering Services Terminal team, requiring the application of broad experience and advanced technical knowledge to multiple, varying, and complex assignments. The role demands a high degree of independence in planning, coordinating, and performing work, while keeping the Project Engineer informed of significant problem areas. The position is based five days a week in the Ft Worth office and involves 30% travel.

Requirements

Must have an Electronics or Electrical Engineering degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications
Ability to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool
Proficiency with AutoCAD / MicroStation or similar tools
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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
Knowledge of National Fire Protection Assoc (NFPA) standards
Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Tower (NASET)
Knowledge of OSHA and general construction and electrical safety standards
Knowledge of NAS facilities such as ASR, ATCT, VOR, ARSR, RCAG
Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Building (NASEB)
Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12

Responsibilities

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
Prepare AutoCAD construction 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