Electrical Engineer

Leidos

21h•Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) Facilities – Engineering & Design Team. This role involves executing electrical designs for small to multi-year government projects in extreme winter environments across three Antarctic stations and additional field camps. The program is undergoing a 10-year upgrade to transform one station and sustain existing infrastructure. The Electrical Engineer will be part of the Engineering team, responsible for designing and coordinating safe, technically accurate, and cost-effective power distribution and electrical systems for station facilities and lodging. The position requires working independently and as part of a team, applying engineering principles to prepare deliverables that comply with codes and standards, and utilizing engineering technology for continuous improvement. Deployment to Antarctica for 3-8 weeks may be required, necessitating physical and dental examinations. Outside of deployment, the position allows 100% remote work. US Citizenship and a Public Trust security clearance are required. Leidos ASC is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP), providing science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across remote research stations like McMurdo, Palmer, and South Pole Stations.

Requirements

A recognized Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college in Electrical Engineering, and at least five (5+) years of experience
Professional licensure in Electrical Engineering
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
US Citizenship is required
Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date
Must complete the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica

Nice To Haves

Preferred Electrical Engineering PE, with Power emphasis
Experience with electrical design in extreme 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

Responsibilities

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 specification 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