Power Systems Engineer 2/3

About the role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Power Systems Engineer 2 or 3 level to join our team at the Bacchus facility in Magna, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team
• Comprehensive power system design, control systems, and machine safety experience
• Ability to manage large complex projects with skills in power, control and electrical industrial automation
• Design power and control systems for industrial process equipment used in the manufacturing of solid propulsion rocket motors, manufacturing facilities and manufacturing equipment
• Develop control philosophies and P&ID’s
• Design electrical control systems using Allen-Bradley PLC’s and Schneider SmartX controllers
• Have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) used to control a variety of equipment, processes, machine tools, and robotics, including Allen Bradley PLC’s and Rockwell Software
• Design low & medium voltage power distribution systems; specify power distribution equipment, transformers and switch gear; MCC’s, power distribution panels, high resistance grounds, UPS’s and back-up generators
• Develop the following types of electrical drawings: P&ID’s, one-line diagrams, schematics, panel arrangements, bill of materials, device layouts, power distribution, control distribution, loop diagrams, panel schedules, conduit layouts and grounding plans
• Design, specify, and program servo drives & variable frequency drives (VFD) for all types of motor control applications
• Design the following other types of support systems: Fire detection and reporting systems, camera & audio surveillance systems, lightning & grounding protection systems, ethernet & fiber communications systems
• Oversee installation and startup of newly designed systems with both internal craft & outside contractors
• Oversee an electrical project from conception to completion
• The ability to develop drawing packages using AutoCAD
• Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation
• Develop electrical maintenance guidelines for industrial equipment
• Work with maintenance craftsmen to troubleshoot issues
• Project management with supervision over all aspects of a project including mechanical, civil, and other crafts overseeing budget and schedule

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 2 years of industrial facility or electrical design engineering experience OR 0 years with Masters
• Industrial process equipment and facility design experience designing low- and medium-voltage power systems
• Working knowledge of PLCs (including Allen-Bradley and Rockwell software)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Ability to work in field environments, including climbing ladders, working outdoors, and in confined or congested spaces

Qualifications

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of industrial facility or electrical design experience related experience - OR - 3 years of related experience with Master's degree
• Industrial process equipment and facility design experience designing low- and medium-voltage power systems
• Working knowledge of PLCs (including Allen-Bradley and Rockwell software)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Ability to work in field environments, including climbing ladders, working outdoors, and in confined or congested spaces

Skills

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• Power system design experience
• Industrial control design experience
• Excellent communication skills
• AutoCAD drafting ability
• PLC systems and programming experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00