Industrial Controls Systems Team Lead - Leidos

Description

Leidos is seeking an Industrial Controls Systems (ICS) Team Lead with an active SECRET clearance to join our growing team, in support of Security Engineering Programs – Center for Information Systems Security (SEP-CISS). As the ICS Team Lead, you will oversee a team of controls engineers and technicians, ensuring the successful implementation and operation of control systems for various projects. This position will work primarily in Washington, DC at multiple sites. While this position will work as needed between the two controls team shifts, shift flexibility will be required for sparse weekend & evening work. All work will be performed on-site, telework is not available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a team of controls engineers and technicians, including task assignments, performance evaluations, and career development.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to understand control system requirements and develop plans for implementation.
• Lead the design, development, and testing of control systems, utilizing various programming languages and technologies such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and DDC.
• Ensure the timely and accurate installation and commissioning of control systems at client sites.
• Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of control systems to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the controls team, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and change control procedures.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to project managers, identifying any potential issues or risks and proposing solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements and developments in control system technologies and incorporate them into the team's processes and procedures Building HVAC & supporting equipment troubleshooting & repair.
• Building HVAC & supporting equipment preventative maintenance.
• Building HVAC & supporting equipment field calibration & testing.
• Providing daily task updates in the service management tool.
• Supporting other Controls & Automation directives as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret is a must.
• Extensive knowledge of control system design, programming, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading a team, including task delegation, performance evaluation, and career development.
• Demonstrated experience with various control system technologies and programming languages, such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and DDC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed to support project installation and commissioning.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Degree is not required; experience and expertise are critical to this role.
• Strong written and oral communications required.
• Highly effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills to effectively relate to Leidos and customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with electric, electronic, mechanical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
• Familiar with DDC and PLC hardware and/or software of any of the following:
  • Loytec
  • Automated logic
  • Alerton
  • Allen Bradley
• Familiarity with reading, drawing, or revising drawings for DDC control systems using AutoCAD and/or Visio.
• Building Automation Experience
• SCADA Controls Familiarity
  • Iconics Genesis64
  • Kepware

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:

Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

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.