Power Plant SME – Electrical Engineer

Leidos

. Apply electrical design, construction, operation and maintenance, and interconnection expertise to power generation facilities and related contractual agreements .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design, operation, and maintenance of power generation facilities, with a strong focus on client relationship management and business development. Proficient in AC and DC electrical systems, with experience in renewable energy sources and project reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringEight Plus Years Of Experience In Electrical OperationKnowledge Of AC And DC Electrical SystemsClient Relationship ManagementProfessional Engineering (PE) Licensure

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignPower GenerationSubstation DesignTransmission ProjectsSynchronous GeneratorsInvertersTransformersCircuit BreakersBattery Energy Storage SystemsSolar PV Generation

Soft Skills

Client EngagementCollaborationPresentation SkillsBusiness Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure

Industry Keywords

Power Generation FacilitiesElectrical OperationMaintenanceInterconnection ExpertiseWind GenerationThermal GenerationProtection RelayingCapacitor BanksDisconnect SwitchesTransmission Lines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply electrical design, construction, operation and maintenance, and interconnection expertise to power generation facilities and related contractual agreements
Support project managers during transactional due diligence
Perform electrical design and interconnection reviews of power plant, substation, and transmission projects
Prepare associated project reports
Attend power plant, substation, and transmission project meetings to confirm site E&IC construction, operation, and maintenance status
Manage client engagements and ongoing relationships
Present work product results and findings to client executives
Conduct business development activities through internal collaboration and directly with clients and prospects
Support projects and project team members independently and collaboratively
Develop and expand key client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
Eight plus years of experience in electrical operation, maintenance and/or design of power generation and substation assets or similar experience
Specific knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, controls, and protection relaying
Experience with or ability to apply oneself to wind generation, solar PV generation, battery energy storage systems, and thermal generation
Successful track record maintaining client relations and working with internal and external clients
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Direct experience with synchronous generators, excitation, inverters, motors, transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, capacitor banks, and transmission lines is a plus
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for career development and growth
Fully remote work arrangement