Electronics Engineer

Leidos•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with one of the BEST in government contracting? Ranked by Forbes in 2018 as a Top government contractor and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Team Leidos is one you don't want to overlook. Everything we do is built on commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees and our community. We embrace and solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. We're focused on ensuring our customers have the right tools, technologies and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving world landscape. We know once you join Team Leidos, you are sure to go home at the end of each day knowing YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE, resulting in one of the most REWARDING careers you could have imagined. We Want You! This is for the role of Electronics/Electrical Engineer to serve as project engineers responsible for planning and design activities to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility modernization projects in Fort Worth, Texas . The candidate will support the FAA’s Engineering Services’ Communications (COMM) team by applying broad experience and advanced technical knowledge on multiple, varied, 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. This position involves the development of project plans, project scopes, schedules, costs, and resource requirements and the development of drawings, specifications, and risk management documents in coordination with facility stakeholders from Technical Operations and Air Traffic organizations.

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, and be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.
Proficiency with AutoCAD / MicroStation or similar tools.
Must be an effectively communicator in written and verbal form.
Basic knowledge of multiple disciplines regarding their general requirements for typical standard types of projects.
Be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Must obtain a Public Trust Clearance and pass a drug screening.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Assoc (NFPA) standards, National Airspace System Equipment Tower OSHA and general construction and electrical safety standards.
NAS facilities such as ASR, ATCT, VOR, ARSR, RCAG. (NASET), National Airspace System Equipment Building (NASEB).
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.
Maintain an electronic project folder (as required) related to site preparation and equipment installation problems.
Provide technical assistance and recommendations regarding the closure of construction-related punch-list items.
Work independently in a large Engineering Organization.
Ability to discuss project related items with stakeholders, contractors, and code related to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).