Power Engineer

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power Engineer to join their dynamic team. This position is primarily remote, though the candidate must live within commuting distance to report onsite twice a month. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in sustaining and supporting the development of Power assemblies across multiple facilities, serving a prestigious agency’s Deep Space Communications Complexes located in Australia, Spain, and California.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of design, construction, acceptance testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of Power Distribution, Generation, and Protection equipment.
• Lead project design and implementation for repairing or replacing existing systems, including research and coordination with subcontractors to achieve project milestones.
• Conduct Arc Flash Evaluations and Short-circuit studies to ensure power system compliance with NFPA 70E, alongside Coordination and Time Current Curves evaluations.
• Troubleshoot unexpected issues during modification projects, and update wiring diagrams, schematics, and documentation to reflect as-built or modified systems.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel across different time zones, analyzing and resolving system problems.
• Ensure compatibility of new power system deliveries with existing building infrastructure and adherence to relevant codes.
• Support the Engineering Change Management Board in the development, evaluation, and costing of Engineering Change Requests, and the preparation and delivery of Engineering Change Orders or Modification Kits.
• Identify lead times for major electrical equipment and eliminate single point of failure distribution points within the subsystem.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Must possess a California Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Hold a B.S degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with an emphasis in Power Engineering and at least 8 years of direct experience in Facility Power Distribution design and fieldwork.
• Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to NEC Standards.
• Eligibility to obtain a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC); must be a US Citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, proficient in MS Office Suite, and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to provide support across different time zones.
• Experience in leading and managing projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Capability to perform thorough analysis and problem-solving in high-pressure situations.
• Understanding and application of NFPA, NETA, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
  
  
  

About GDH

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