Electrical Design Engineer

Houston, TX - Hybrid - 120-145K

Job Brief

Perform a variety of electrical engineering assignments to support project requirements and the development, design, installation, operations and maintenance of facility systems that are located at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Projects range from simple single discipline to complex multi-discipline.

Responsibilities

• Must have a solid foundation in basic engineering principles. With minimal supervision, responsible for developing the concept, basis of design and technical design solutions to maintain operability of assigned systems and components.
• Design of low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems including building and site services for various types of systems and components using Arc Flash / ETAP. The design includes preparing design drawings or sketches (single line diagrams, plans, wiring schematics, control schematic, panel schedules, etc.), technical specifications, power system analyses and Statements of Work
• Develop plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, and documentation preparation. Apply cost effective repairs, modifications, upgrades or replacements.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E), National Electric Safety Code and other applicable NFPA, IEEE and industry standards.
• Detailed design of electrical system physical layouts, power system phase and ground fault protection relays, lightning and switching protection, conduit and cable plans, substation ground grid design and analysis.
• Candidate must be capable of laying out equipment in limited space with innovative design concepts while making sure not to violate codes and standards.
• Perform electrical systems design - including switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, generators, transformers, distribution panels, and other electrical distribution system.
• Candidate must be generally familiar with current industry standards and requirements of energy efficiency and arc flash hazard analyses for the safety of personnel and protection of equipment from the unpredictable threat of arc hazard.
• Perform field inspections of electrical systems and attend system start-up field activities.
• May assume a team lead role for the work group as well as train and guide other engineers.
• Coordinate with and support other Design Engineers, Operations and Maintenance staff.
• Update existing Configured Drawings to incorporate system modifications. Ensure that assigned projects are completed on time and within approved scope and budget.
• Interface and coordinate with internal and external customers from project initiation and requirements development to design review and working group meetings in order to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Provides technical support to ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) estimates for projects, as well as risk assessments to support proper project prioritization.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical presentations in support of planning efforts. Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures. Perform other position related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program and a minimum of 7 years of experience in the areas defined in this job posting. Will need to provide college transcripts prior to hire.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs. The ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational facilities. Good communication and analytical skills.
• 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.

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