Electrical Engineer III; NASA​/White Sands Test Facility

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Position is located at the NASA/White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces NM.

Provide electrical engineering support in the design, construction, & maintenance of any White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) requirements. Manages electrical design process and orchestrates the planning, design, cost estimating, procurement, and scheduling for projects. Provides recommendations for proposed engineering tests/products/equipment.

• Works independently, or with minimal supervision relying heavily on prior professional experience and knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Supports electrical high voltage (>25KV), medium voltage (25KV-480V) to low voltage (480V-24V) AC power overhead distribution systems, emergency power systems, motor control, fire protection, lightning protection, arc flash, grounding, security systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Primary deliverables include scopes of work, specifications documents, and cost estimates for future projects.
• Utilizes professional knowledge of electrical, standard engineering theory and techniques, regulations to perform requirements determinations, technical assistance, and conventional design work.
• Supports electrical projects during construction including coordinating answers to Requests for Information, Change Orders, and solving problems that arise in the field.
• Actively participates in design review committees and processes.
• Engages engineering support personnel for CADD and GIS support during project development.
• Serves as electrical engineer-of-record for design documents and reports.
• Prepares and presents informal and formal presentations to the customers and management.
• Supports and participates in the company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of a broad range of electrical engineering design and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Ensures the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, environmental performance, quality, and efficiency and makes recommendations for improvement when necessary.
• Keeping up-to-date and knowledgeable of applicable industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to make presentations to senior team and client management.
• Effectively coordinating numerous projects simultaneously.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, reports, and submittals.
• Provide occasional engineering support in the field under all environmental conditions.

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