Senior Electrical Engineer SME

Leidos Holdings Inc

Reston, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$154,050–$278,475 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AutoCAD, Budgeting, Building Codes, Building Systems, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Commissioning, Commissioning - Engineering, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Communications Security (COMSEC), Computer Security, Construction, Construction Design, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Facilities and Maintenance, Field Trials, Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression/Control, Government, Government Contracts, HVAC, High Availability, Identify Issues, Information Models, Infrastructure Construction, Integration Testing, JavaScript, Leadership, Legal, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Request for Information (RFI), Reverse Engineering, Scientific Principles, Service Delivery, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Reston, VA
POSTED
24 days ago

The Leidos Intel Sector has an opening for an Senior Electrical Engineering SME in Reston, Virginia. The successful candidate will work as a member of a government contractor team conducting reverse engineering of above ground and underground structures with an emphasis on urban scene building. Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment inside a government facility.

Primary Responsibility

  • Diagnose complex electrical system issues and respond to customer and end-user requests for information.

  • Assess functionality of electrical systems and present system vulnerabilities, impacts and outline possible cascading effects.

  • Provide technical support to internal teams and leadership for infrastructure-related decisions.

  • Develop, interpret, and implement the use of software tools and AI tools to carry out facility condition assessments.

  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure efficient service delivery.

  • Provides professional electrical engineer inputs on infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance matters.

  • Provide electrical engineering review of building and facility power distribution, communications, controls, telecommunication and security system.

  • Provide design of electrical systems to support power, communications, controls, fire protection and fire alarm systems, HVAC, and water systems.

  • Perform electrical engineering studies to determine vulnerabilities of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, communications, and security systems.

  • Develop standard operating procedures for design, testing, and development of electrical equipment and systems

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • TS/SCI Clearance is required for consideration. Must be a US Citizen,

  • Requires highest knowledge and mastery of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts. Viewed as a subject matter expert and within the field by peers within and outside the organization.

  • Masters with 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13+ years of prior relevant experience.

  • Proficient in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) tools in the design of electrical systems.

  • Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems, fire protection systems, communications, controls, and security systems.

  • Demonstrate ability to apply federal, state, local and international building codes and standards in design, review, assessment of building systems and infrastructure.

  • Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, and testing of complex electrical systems.

  • Familiarity with commercial and industrial control systems

  • Deep understanding of high availability and multi-building electrical facilities operations.

  • Ability to resolve highly complex, multi-disciplinary technical problems across electrical systems.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and clients on technical strategy and results.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Recognized subject matter expert (SME) in electrical engineering design, commissioning, operations and maintenance for facilities and building infrastructures.

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance

  • Registered Professional Engineering (P.E.) in electrical engineering from any U.S. state or territory.

  • Proven experience with electrical construction, systems integration, and testing in field environments.

  • Proficiency in project management methodologies, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.

  • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other CAD and BIM software tools.

  • Familiarity with python programing, java script, and application of AI tools.

  • Proficiency in the use electrical power systems analysis software tools such as ETAP, SKM, and EasyPower.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

June 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About the Company

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Leidos Holdings Inc

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/