Electrical Engineer (NASA)

Description:

1. Perform electrical system design and performance analyses for facility and infrastructure

projects across the Center.

2. Provide Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage (e.g. 480V to 15 kV) design capability,

providing specifications and designs utilizing the most recent versions of computer aided

design software such as MicroStation® or AutoCAD®.

3. Support designs associated with new installations or modification of industrial power

systems distribution.

4. Support power substation and switchgear design and testing. Familiarity with power

systems relays for protection, control, monitoring, and automation of industrial power is

preferred.

5. Perform Arc Flash studies for facility and infrastructure projects.

6. Provide Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage power system short circuit and Arc Flash

studies, and load flow studies utilizing government provided software, i.e., Electrical

Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP)® Power Tools.

7. Maintain proficiency and certified training levels to utilize power system analytical tools,

i.e., ETAP® Power Tools and certifications.

8. Perform oversight of the design and construction of electrical power distribution systems

at the Medium-Voltage and Low-Voltage levels, lightning protection systems, and other

electrical systems. Includes verifying compliance with applicable NFPA codes to include

NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 780 (Standard for the Installation of

Lightning Protection Systems) as well as NASA and KSC electrical standards.

9. Maintain proficiency with all applicable NFPA codes. Familiarity with NASA and KSC

electrical standards is preferred

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 12 years' experience in electrical engineering. Professional Engineering license preferred.