Electrical Design Engineer - Houston, United States - Scuttlebutt Services, LLC
Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHouston, TX - Hybrid K (5k sign-on Bonus)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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