Electrical Design Engineer 1

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are required to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to:

• Comply with all applicable safety and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions.

Purpose and Scope

Perform a variety of electrical design engineering assignments to support project requirements and the development, design, installation, operations and maintenance of facility systems that are located at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida on the Base Operations and Spaceport Services (BOSS) Contract. The specific types of facilities which these systems are located at and adjacent to include space flight hardware processing facilities, launch pad support facilities, Engineering and Administrative Support buildings and other types of industrial facilities. Projects range from simple single-discipline to complex multi-discipline.

Job Duties and Essential Responsibilities

Must have a solid foundation in basic engineering principles. With supervision and training, responsible for developing the concept, basis of design and technical design solutions to maintain operability of assigned systems and components. General familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Work Place” (NFPA 70E), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) IEEE and other applicable NFPA, and industry standards. Familiarity with the general engineering principles that are required to be able to design, with supervision and training, low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems and building services for various types of systems and components - including switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, generators, transformers, distribution panels, lighting systems and other electrical system components. The design includes preparing design drawings or sketches (single line diagrams, plans, wiring schematics, control schematic, schedules, etc.), technical specifications, power system analyses and Statements of Work. Support the Configuration Management (CM) program to include the evaluation and monitoring of modifications to configured systems. Update existing configured drawings to reflect the modifications. Coordinate with and support other Design Engineers, Operations and Maintenance staff. Perform field inspections of electrical systems and attend system start-up field activities. Ensure that assigned projects and tasks are completed on time and within approved scope and budget. Use SKM and E-TAP to generate Arc Flash, Load Flow, Short Circuit and coordination analysis. Provide technical support to Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for projects, as well as risk assessments to support proper project prioritization. Manage all assigned projects completion dates, hours spent and estimate completion dates proficiently. Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures. Perform other position related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program and 0-2 years of experience in the areas defined in this job posting. Possess a working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs – including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint – as well as electrical related design and analysis programs. Good communication and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred, but not required, to have taken and passed the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam. May require some limited travel. May require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain required clearances/badges as required by program and position
• Must have the ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written in an effective manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards; occasional lifting to 20 pounds; constant sitting with use of computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines. Field work will consist primarily of site walk downs in support of design projects and system trouble shooting Site hazard training and Personal Protective Equipment are provided.

Other Responsibilities:

• Safety - PSP enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the PSP Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable PSP Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to their job.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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