Electrical Engineer – Site Development & Installation

Leidos•Vista, CA

2d•$87,100 - $157,450•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the Ports & Borders program within the Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) organization. This role focuses on site development, infrastructure engineering, installation support, and integration activities associated with advanced cargo, vehicle, and rail X-ray imaging and radiation scanning systems deployed at ports of entry, border crossings, seaports, and rail inspection facilities. The selected candidate will support electrical engineering and integrated site design efforts for complex inspection systems, coordinating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, installation personnel, construction contractors, and customer stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
5+ years of experience supporting electrical site design, infrastructure engineering, or installation projects.
Experience with commercial, industrial, transportation, utility, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, controls integration, and low voltage systems.
Experience supporting construction, installation, or field engineering activities.
Familiarity with NEC and applicable electrical design standards.
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, or similar design tools.
Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel to customer or project sites as required.
Ability to pass government background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting X-ray imaging, radiation scanning, or integrated security systems.
Experience with ports of entry, transportation infrastructure, rail systems, or border security projects.
Knowledge of MEP coordination and site infrastructure development.
Experience supporting field commissioning and deployment activities.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
Prior federal government project experience.
Active security clearance.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
Experience working in fast-paced design-build or deployment environments.
Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical engineering design packages supporting site development and installation of cargo, passenger vehicle, and rail X-ray inspection systems.
Support MEP and LEP infrastructure design associated with deployment of integrated scanning and radiation detection systems.
Develop and review: Electrical site plans, Power distribution designs, Telecommunications Conduit and cable routing layouts, Panel schedules, Electrical load calculations, One-line diagrams, Grounding and bonding plans, Installation packages and construction documentation.
Support site surveys, field assessments, design reviews, installation planning, engineering assessments, and construction coordination activities.
Interface with utilities, subcontractors, construction teams, and customer representatives to support successful system deployments.
Coordinate with various disciplines, civil engineers, architects, systems engineers, and field installation teams.
Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system acceptance activities.
Support integration of VACIS IP6500, M6500, and related X-ray imaging and radiation scanning systems into customer facilities and transportation infrastructure environments.
Review contractor submittations, RFIs, field modifications, and as-built documentation.
Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, customer standards, and applicable electrical codes.
Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle from concept development through construction and deployment.
Support project execution across multiple domestic and international deployment sites.