Junior Electrical Engineer

About the role

Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical system design and performance analyses for facility and infrastructure projects across the Center
• 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®
• Support designs associated with new installations or modification of industrial power systems distribution
• Support power substation and switchgear design and testing
• Familiarity with power systems relays for protection, control, monitoring, and automation of industrial power is preferred
• Perform Arc Flash studies for facility and infrastructure projects
• 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
• Maintain proficiency and certified training levels to utilize power system analytical tools, i.e., ETAP® Power Tools and certifications
• 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
• Maintain proficiency with all applicable NFPA codes. Familiarity with NASA and KSC electrical standards is preferred

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 4 years' experience in electrical engineering
• Professional Engineering license preferred