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Electrical Engineer

Leidos · Des Plaines, IL · $87,100–$157,450 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a design you did where the field conditions did not match the drawings you started with.

What they are checking: Whether they verify on site and adapt designs when reality differs from records.

Tell me about a time you had to explain an electrical design decision to a non-engineer.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate with FAA facility staff who will operate what they design.

How do you check your own drawings for errors before they go out?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real self-review habit, since design errors are costly once construction starts.

What would you do

During a final inspection you find the contractor installed something that does not match your design. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle deficiencies firmly and fairly and get them corrected before acceptance.

How do you handle a project where requirements keep changing after the design is nearly done?

What they are checking: Whether they manage change with clear communication about schedule and cost impacts.

About the work

Walk me through how you would design the electrical system for a small FAA equipment building.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle load calculations, distribution, grounding and backup power in a coherent design.

How would you size a standby generator and transfer switch for a facility that supports air navigation?

What they are checking: Whether they understand critical power needs where losing power affects flight safety.

What do you look for during a construction inspection of electrical work?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to verify installed work matches the design and meets code.

How do you test and analyze an existing power system before designing an upgrade?

What they are checking: Whether they gather real data on loads and conditions instead of designing from old drawings.

What parts of the NEC do you find yourself using most in facility design?

What they are checking: Whether their code knowledge is practical and current.

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The full job description

As published by Leidos.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with one of the BEST in government contracting? Ranked by Forbes consistently as a Top 100 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 a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. We embrace and solve some of the world's toughest challenges. We know once you join Team Leidos, you are sure to go home at the end of the every day knowing You Made A Difference, resulting in one of the most rewarding careers you could have imagined. We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Electrical Engineer for the National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area - Engineering Services Group located in Des Plaines, IL. The ideal candidate will support the daily operations of the FAA: Duties: • Plan and design electrical systems for a variety of FAA buildings and structures. • 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. • Test and analyze power systems and participate in construction inspections and final inspections inclusive of CAI and JAI. • Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with the design or implementation. • Coordinate design components with a multi-disciplinary team and generate drawings, wiring diagrams, and wiring schematics as required for site-specific modifications and new construction. • Prepare construction drawings and prepare site-specific specifications and contract documents and independent cost estimates. • 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 electrical systems 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. • Manage multiple projects towards successful on-time completion. • Review contractor design and construction submittals. • Perform internal design reviews of FAA designed power projects. • Accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stakeholders, peers, and management levels. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR Power related degree from an accredited College/University and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience OR master’s with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. • Must be experienced in conducting and interpreting arc flash studies. • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and able to organize documentation and have an awareness of general documentation systems. • Proficiency with AUTOCAD. • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years. • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Desired Qualifications: • Knowledge of FAA Staffed and Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities. • Knowledge of FAA Corporate Work Plan (CWP). 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: August 20, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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.

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