Akkodis · 19 hours ago
Sr. Electrical Engineer / Facilities Power Distribution Design - (Full Benefits Package)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expAkkodis is seeking a remote full-time Sr. Electrical Engineer for Facilities Power Distribution to oversee the design and implementation of low voltage power distribution systems. The role involves project management, technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while supporting space exploration programs.
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Responsibilities
Overseeing every aspect of design, construction, acceptance testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation of power distribution, protection, and generation
Project design and implementation of repairing or replacing existing systems. May be expected to take the technical lead in the implementation of smaller projects involving research and coordinating with subcontractors to achieve project milestones
Understanding of power distribution, protection, and generation to ensure safety of equipment, operations, and personnel. This includes creating arc flash evaluations and short-circuit studies to identify power system is up to date with NFPA 70E. Coordination and Time Current Curves evaluations are also expected within the role
Capability to troubleshoot unexpected unknowns during a modification project. Should be able to read, understand, and mark-up wiring diagrams, schematics, and documentation to record how the system was modified or as-built
Provides technical assistance and guidance to all operations and maintenance personnel for issues on power systems
Ensure new power system deliveries are compatible with existing building infrastructure and codes while identifying equipment spares and product obsolescence
Supports the DSN Engineering Change Management Board in the development, evaluation and costing of Engineering Change Requests, the preparation and delivery of Engineering Change Orders or Modification Kits, and the troubleshooting, resolution and closure of Discrepancy Reports
Working knowledge of NFPA, IEEE, NETA, and other relevant codes/standards
Identify the lead times for major electrical equipment to ensure project success. Identify and eliminate the single point of failure distribution points within the subsystem
Possess solid oral and written communications skills, and a working knowledge of MS Office Suite. Presentation skills are a must have!
Qualification
Required
A California Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred OR willing to renew license OR can attain a new license within 1 year of employment on the team
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in facility power distribution design with a high concentration towards low voltage, project management, and some field experience
Able to multi-task and able to quickly adapt to change, along with being highly analytical
Experience with commissioning power equipment such as ATS, UPS, Switchgear, PLC's, and Generators
5+ years of facility power distribution design with a concentration on low voltage, project management, and some field experience
Experienced with commissioning power equipment such as ATS, UPS, Switchgear, PLC's, and Generators
Possess solid oral and written communications skills, and a working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Presentation skills are a must have!
Preferred
Ideally a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) for the state of California is preferred though options remain below
Candidates that do not have an active CA PE license – if the license has expired, we will consider as long applicant's is willing to retest for the renewal in the near future
If never had a CA PE license, we are willing to consider applicants with the required talent prerequisites to attain their license within 1 year as a condition of employment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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