Electrical Safety Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design reviews and construction inspections of JPL facilities.
• Evaluate submitted specifications, calculations, and power system analysis studies; and issue Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) plan approval for facilities projects.
• Develop and maintain electrical safety compliance documentation, conduct hazard analyses, review and approve contractor Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP), and serve as a technical resource for JPL organizations and subcontractors on electrical safety requirements.
• Interface with JPL Facilities, site personnel, external organizations, and NASA electrical working groups; provide authoritative recommendations on electrical safety for protection of personnel, equipment, and facilities; and support NASA and Caltech audits including corrective action responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with electrical power systems emphasis, and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical power systems design, operation, and maintenance in commercial and/or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of California Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to analyze and interpret electrical design drawings (i.e. construction plans, custom electrical equipment), and specifications documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering in the State of California, or active pursuit thereof.
• Experience with AHJ plan review and inspection processes for facilities electrical installations.
• Proficiency interpreting short-circuit, device coordination, and arc flash analyses.
• Experience conducting or supporting Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program audits and developing or reviewing LOTO written procedures and Electrical Switching orders.
• Prior experience supporting institutional electrical safety audits and corrective action programs.
• Knowledge of California Title 24 Energy Standards.

Benefits

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date. For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks.