Electrical Power Engineer
| Company | The Aerospace Coporation |
|---|---|
| Location | Chantilly, VA, USA, El Segundo, CA, USA |
| Salary | $117300 – $226900 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited school
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in design and operation of facility electrical/power systems and controls, preferably in an Architect-Engineer (A&E) firm or utility company
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
- Knowledge of current building codes and regulations (e.g., NFPA, IBC, UFCs)
- Proficiency with power distribution systems modeling and analysis tools such as SKM Power*Tools®, eTAP®, EasyPower®
- Proficiency with AutoCAD® and/or analogous computer-aided drafting programs
- Ability to work independently and on teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with developing project requirements and performing electrical calculations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to travel.
- Current TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance required.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in identifying innovative technologies and operational enhancements to improve design, safety, resiliency/reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Develop and implement advanced analytical techniques to evaluate facility systems and optimize overall electrical systems performance.
- Employ a rigorous and methodical approach to problem solving and root cause determination.
- Deliver independent, data-driven technical recommendations to management and customers through effective verbal and written communication.
- Develop/evaluate design criteria, concept design packages, support construction and commissioning operations; and develop test plans, interface control documents and test procedures.
- Travel to customer and/or government facilities while representing the company and department in a professional manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
- Professional engineer (PE) license
- Experience with high power/utility infrastructure engineering.
- Experience with high density data center design and operations.
- Experience with launch base infrastructure and facilities.
- Familiar with facility/infrastructure control and supervisory systems (e.g., SCADA, DCS)
- Familiar with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and control systems communications