Sr Power Systems Engineer

Leidos

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About The Position

This position provides support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Surveillance and Radar Modernization Group under the National Air-Space Implementation Support Contract (NISC). The successful candidate will: Provide engineering consultation for compliance with FAA and industry standards and best practices and provide recommendations for solutions in all phases of the system’s lifecycle including: contract, policy, site survey, design and design review, and implementation. Participate in the development, administration, management, logistic, and strategy of project planning and implementation. Develop to complex engineering problems using MATLAB/COMSOL/EDSA/SKM and/or other engineering design tools. Manage National Change Proposal, Configuration Control Board process, and departmental website. Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering disciplines such as power systems, radar, communications, RF, analog and digital systems. The following set of skills/knowledge will lead to a successful career in this position: Knowledge and direct work experience in power systems is a must. Strong writing skills exhibited through thesis or dissertation papers at academic institutions; white papers, or publications at nationally/internationally recognized technical organizations. Experience with some or all of the following are required: short circuit coordination, arc flash studies, engine generator, UPS, grounding, lightning protection. Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NEC, and other industry standards related to electrical power engineering. Knowledge of FAA/DoD systems, technical policies, standards and orders.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Power Systems, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8 to 12 years of professional experience; or 6 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Power engineering experience combined with electrical engineering degree is a must.
• Demonstrated experience performing power system studies with minimal supervision.
• Strong writing skills exhibited through published papers at a national/international engineering organization.
• Willing to travel up to 50% as required by project needs.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Engineer license or Senior member of IEEE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering consultation for compliance with FAA and industry standards and best practices and provide recommendations for solutions in all phases of the system’s lifecycle including: contract, policy, site survey, design and design review, and implementation.
• Perform power system studies: load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, protective device coordination analysis, arc flash risk assessment, and harmonic analysis.
• Maintain documentation of power system studies for official government records.
• Participate in process improvements with other peers and clients.
• Participate in the development, administration, management, logistics, and strategy of project planning and implementation.
• Develop solutions to complex engineering problems using MATLAB/COMSOL/EDSA/SKM and/or other engineering design tools as well.
• Manage National Change Proposal, Configuration Control Board process, and departmental website.

Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level