Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description Join the BAE Systems' team and help shape National Security as a member of the Infrastructure Management Center. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, extensive project experience, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment. They will be adept at navigating complex organizational structures, leading and developing a team, building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources effectively. Additionally, they will possess a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and digital tools, and be able to lead and communicate clearly with team members, stakeholders, and customers. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development through resource sharing across multiple programs and departments, enabling critical career broadening activities.

Additional requirements:

• Work with a multi-discipline engineering team to perform plant and project engineering. Select construction materials and methods, write specifications, supervise and prepare electrical drawings, control cost, and manage work to meet project schedules
• Perform electrical engineering analyses/calculations for one or more of the following: Medium Voltage Power Distribution systems, Sensors, ACDC Systems, PLC’s and Controls systems.
• Electronic panel design for small- and large-scale systems, component selection and layout. (AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, ETAP or other related software)
• Power Calculations for low and medium voltage equipment (0-600V) (1000-35 kV). Understanding of 3 phase and single-phase equipment
• Conduct inspections of existing for code compliance and safety
• Support development of plans and schedules for the construction phase of projects ensuring that materials, equipment, and personnel will be available to meet project schedules
• Ensure that work is performed in accordance with codes, specifications, and plans within cost and schedule
• Create detailed project proposals, scopes of work and estimates
• Review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms
• Execute commissioning plan and maintain documentation as needed
• Consider safety in all aspects of work and design

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (may consider a closely related degree)
• 10 yrs technical experience (8 yrs with MS) in electrical engineering
• Broad electrical engineering experience in at least one of these areas: high voltage substation design, facility electrical supply, and/or electrical hardware (motor and pump) integration.
• Ability to peer review documentation such as, but not limited to, schematics, diagrams, equipment data sheets, hazard area classification drawings, and electrical analysis or studies developed by other engineers and designers
• Working knowledge of, and ability to correctly interpret applicable codes and standards
• Working knowledge of electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, MATLAB etc.)
• Ability to direct design teams and create required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to interface effectively with site operations and maintenance teams

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active security clearance
• Professional Engineer License
• Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.


Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.