Project Engineer

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The NISC IV program within Leidos is looking for a Project Engineer! 

This position provides support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Power Services Group under the National Air-Space Implementation Support Contract (NISC) with respect to power engineering.

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.
• As Project Engineer, candidate would work closely with the Lightning and Surge Protection, Grounding, Bonding and Shielding (LPGBS) team lead. 
• Assist the lead with interface with government clients and build strong client relationship.
• Working knowledge of FAA LPGBS and subsystems, as well as familiarity with FAA, government, and industry codes, both national and international.
• Participate in the development, administration, management, logistic, and strategy of project planning and implementation.
• Demonstrate ability to independently review engineering drawings and design package. 
• Demonstrate ability to perform site survey, develop reports and scope of work, as well as coherent drawing packages. Implement consistent quality control process.
• Ability to work with other engineers in multidisciplinary engineering disciplines such as power systems, communications, RF, analog and digital systems.

The following set of skills/knowledge will lead to successful career in this position:

• Independent and able to make technical decisions.
• The ideal candidate must have clear verbal communication and strong writing skills exhibited through thesis or dissertation papers at academic institutions or white papers. 
• Sample of writing may be requested. Experience or familiarity with some or all of the following are required: short circuit coordination, arc flash studies, engine generator, UPS, grounding, and lightning protection. Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, …