Principal Senior Electrical Engineer, Facility Medium Voltage Systems
BAE Systems· Defense & Space· Oct 20, 2026 · 7d ago
Washington, District Of Columbia
In office
Full-time
Principal
$118K–$201K
6+ years exp
Job description
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive medium voltage experience to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy facility development, recapitalization, and construction projects. Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate.
Position Description and Responsibilities:
This senior electrical engineering position will assist in military construction (MILCON) project development, concept power feeder designs, code compliance reviews, constructability reviews and ensuring SSP unique facility related requirements are incorporated into the electrical portion of various design phases of the MILCON projects.
BAE Systems is seeking a senior electrical engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on high-profile U.S Navy weapon systems. This electrical position will support the Navy Program Manager responsible for Strategic Systems Planning (SSP) Facilities Acquisition at TRIDENT Submarine Bases, primarily at Kings Bay, Georgia and Bangor, Washington. This engineering candidate is responsible for the development of site area single line diagrams, Bill of Materials for power feeder systems of industrial facilities, and the integration of new facilities into the existing on-base electrical power system. The selected candidate will perform technical peer reviews of architectural/engineering (A/E) design submittals, develop unique SSP facility requirements & testing criteria, and perform constructability reviews of A/E produced design submittals. Candidate will also develop engineering study reports for impacts of new facility load impacts to the existing infrastructure and help coordinate and resolve facility design/integration issues.
The position will contribute to the electrical aspects in the development of comprehensive MILCON documentation (DD1391 forms, equipment estimates, & facility concept infrastructure layout). The position will also engage in working with subcontractors, providing the electrical design direction, and review of site electrical studies, such as power capacity assessments of existing power grids at selected sites for the new infrastructure.
The position will lead the electrical groups development of SSP facility requirements to ensure the constructed facility performs the necessary function of mission. A limited amount of travel to off-site locations will be required on an as needed basis to support studies and design meetings.
The position will require generating correspondence to internal/external customers, other BAE sector government property administrators, and other architectural/engineering personnel.
The candidate will be required to manage and/or support other disciple tasks as needed. This position must also work with and support corporate Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) personnel to maintain a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
The candidate will be required to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team. BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.
BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Education and years of related/relevant professional work expereince required: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited program preferred and at least 6 years of professional design experience OR equivalent education and related facility electrical experience required.
Additional skills/experience required:
• Professional experience of electrical power systems of medium voltage systems, substations, switchgear and transformers for at least 15 kV equipment, facility grounding systems, mast and catenary lightning protection systems, site emergency power systems
• Professional design experience of medium voltage infrastructure
• Professional experience in the development of Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Studies, & Load Calculations
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams
Technical Knowledge and Proficiency • Engineer-in-Training certification or equivalent professional work experience associated with professional engineering licensing requirements
Communication • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Professional knowledge and application of standard electrical codes, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, NETA, etc
• Professional application of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) for facility design documentation
• Experience in the development medium voltage equipment and/or system design; including basis of design documents, drawings, specifications, and calculations per UFC requirements
• Professional working experience using of ETAP® or SKM Software
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is NOT required, but candidate must be willing to attain a PE license once in the position
• Engineer-In-Training certification or equivalent professional experience per Professional Engineer license requirements
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
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