Electrical Engineer, Facilities Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specification for the installation of the following equipment and systems:
• Electrical power distribution systems
• Switch-gear and motor control centers
• Exterior and interior lighting
• Ground support system controls and ladder logic
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units
• Prime and standby generators systems
• Automatic transfer switches
• Power monitoring hardware and software
• Site grounding, lightning protection systems
• Provide electrical engineering support to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment, switchgear and controllers
• Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility electrical components and systems, including:
• Load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems
• Electrical equipment evaluation
• Building and facility equipment grounding
• Power monitoring hardware and software
• Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgets
• Cover all electrical installations and maintenance activities with local Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station electrical utilities personnel
• Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations
• Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in design, build, or commissioning of electrical systems (internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role working on power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and generators
• Ability to read and understand power and control schematics
• Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps
• Experience with controls in MODBUS communication
• Previous experience working as an electrician
• Experience with medium voltage distribution
• Experience with control panel design and production
• Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
• Must be willing to travel between launch sites as required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Company Information

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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