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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory · 1 month ago

Maintenance and Operations Electrical Engineer IV

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$144K/yr - $188K/yr

7+ years exp

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a leading institution focused on space exploration and scientific discovery. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer IV to ensure the reliability and compliance of complex electrical infrastructure, manage maintenance operations, and lead investigations into electrical system failures.

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Responsibilities

Conduct highly complex, technically challenging quality inspections of maintenance work performed by subcontractors on critical electrical systems (e.g., UPS, switchgear, generators, 16.5 kV substations) to ensure strict compliance with job plans, industry standards (NFPA, NETA, CEC), and regulatory requirements

Lead and conduct highly complex investigations, Failure Mode Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on major electrical equipment failures and downtime incidents

Develops and implements strategic, long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Design, implement, and continuously improve complex preventive/predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs based on the total application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) concepts and data-driven insights

Develops, reviews, and updates as needed standard electrical policies, procedures, and requirements as needed

Serves as a mentor, providing guidance and technical mentorship to operations personnel, construction/project managers, and multidisciplinary teams regarding complex electrical troubleshooting, maintenance procedures, and technology improvements

Leads multifunctional and/or multidisciplinary Maintenance and Operations (M&O) projects, Facility Service Requests, and Construction of Facilities (CoF) projects related to electrical infrastructure. Accountable for project safety, performance standards, budget, and schedule adherence

Develops highly complex scopes of work (SOWs) based on user requirements and authors written statements of work for external subcontracts contracts

Reviews/approves all third-party Methods of Operation (MOPs) and Lockout/Tagout Procedures (LOPs) to ensure maintainability, sustainability, and absolute safety

Conducts final-level design reviews and plan checks for new construction and reconstruction projects, specifically evaluating electrical system designs for compliance, long-term maintainability, and reliability performance

Identifies major energy conservation and plant modernization projects that go beyond the scope of current subcontractor duties, contributing significantly to established energy goals and continual plant reliability improvement

Ensures all maintenance, repair, and modification activities are executed in strict accordance with NASA-approved directives, organizational policies, and current local/national electrical codes (e.g., NFPA 70, NETA, CEC/NEC)

Utilizes the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to monitor subcontractor performance, evaluate data from quality inspections, and generate reports that drive strategic recommendations for improving maintenance effectiveness and efficiency

Interfaces regularly with management and JPL project stakeholders, internal & external organizations (e.g., subcontract partners, NASA centers) as the technical representative during design, development and execution of electrical infrastructure-related projects

Functions as the technical advisor to management on all significant electrical maintenance issues

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringHigh Voltage SystemsReliability Centered MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisComputerized Maintenance Management SystemMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical TroubleshootingCommunication SkillsMentorshipProject Management

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a similar related discipline) with a minimum of 9 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; OR a PhD with a minimum of 5 years of related experience

Extensive understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, and concepts in the operation and maintenance of large, campus-type institutional electrical infrastructure, utility systems, and equipment

Expert-level, working knowledge and experience with critical electrical systems, including: High Voltage Systems (16.5 kV or equivalent), Substations, Switchgear, and Distribution equipment, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Emergency Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)

Complete knowledge and demonstrated application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and advanced failure analysis techniques (RCA/FMEA)

Extensive knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards (NFPA 70, NETA, CEC/NEC)

Proven ability to work on major assignments without appreciable direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining objectives and independent judgment in evaluating complex and unusual problems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to report out on project status and advise/consult with management on highly complex and significant technical issues

Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs including MS Project

Preferred

Experience working in a Federal government or high-security laboratory setting

Expertise in electrical arc flash hazard analysis and mitigation

Working knowledge of CMMS platforms such as MAXIMO or Meridian

Experience using Bluebeam Software as a review and documentation tool

The nature of this work may require occasional non-standard hours to meet critical project deadlines and support operational requirements

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning

Rideshare

Childcare

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Company

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958.

Founded in 1936

Pasadena, California, USA

5001-10000 employees