Description
Overview
Leidos is seeking a 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.
Primary Responsibilities
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Develop electrical engineering design packages supporting site development and installation of cargo, passenger vehicle, and rail X-ray inspection systems.
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Support MEP and LEP infrastructure design associated with deployment of integrated scanning and radiation detection systems.
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Develop and review:
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Electrical site plans
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Power distribution designs
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Telecommunications
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Conduit and cable routing layouts
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Panel schedules
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Electrical load calculations
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One-line diagrams
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Grounding and bonding plans
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Installation packages and construction documentation
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Support site surveys, field assessments, design reviews, installation planning, engineering assessments, and construction coordination activities.
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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.
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Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system acceptance activities.
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Support integration of VACIS IP6500, M6500, and related X-ray imaging and radiation scanning systems into customer facilities and transportation infrastructure environments.
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Review contractor submittals, RFIs, field modifications, and as-built documentation.
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Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, customer standards, and applicable electrical codes.
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Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle from concept development through construction and deployment.
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Support project execution across multiple domestic and international deployment sites.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
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[5]+ years of experience supporting electrical site design, infrastructure engineering, or installation projects.
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Experience with commercial, industrial, transportation, utility, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
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Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, controls integration, and low voltage systems.
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Experience supporting construction, installation, or field engineering activities.
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Familiarity with NEC and applicable electrical design standards.
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Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, or similar design tools.
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Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to travel to customer or project sites as required.
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Ability to pass government background check.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting X-ray imaging, radiation scanning, or integrated security systems.
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Experience with ports of entry, transportation infrastructure, rail systems, or border security projects.
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Knowledge of MEP coordination and site infrastructure development.
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Experience supporting field commissioning and deployment activities.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
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Prior federal government project experience.
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Active security clearance.
Desired Skills
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Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
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Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
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Experience working in fast-paced design-build or deployment environments.
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Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional coordination skills.
Why Leidos
Leidos delivers advanced security and transportation technology solutions supporting critical national security missions worldwide. Join a team responsible for deploying and integrating cutting-edge cargo and rail inspection systems across critical transportation and border infrastructure environments.
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.
June 5, 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 $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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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