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Electrical Power Design Engineer - 3074B
Arnold AFB, TN · Government/MilitaryTitle: Electrical Power Design Engineer - 3074B
Function: Engineering
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: 36-38
US Citizenship Required
This opportunity is being offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. National Aerospace Solutions is a limited liability company comprised of Bechtel National Inc. (as lead company) and Sierra Lobo Inc. with teaming Subcontractors nLogic Inc. and Chugach Federal Solutions Inc. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization and an important national resource.
AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground, and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.
We are looking for an Electrical Power Design Engineer who is interested in working on a multi-disciplinary team responsible for designing a new hypersonic test facility, which will play a key role in hypersonic system development for the United States Department of Defense, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The engineer hired into this role will coordinate across multiple departments on the project, from concept to commissioning, for this new facility.
Job Duties:
Function: Engineering
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: 36-38
US Citizenship Required
This opportunity is being offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. National Aerospace Solutions is a limited liability company comprised of Bechtel National Inc. (as lead company) and Sierra Lobo Inc. with teaming Subcontractors nLogic Inc. and Chugach Federal Solutions Inc. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization and an important national resource.
AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground, and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.
We are looking for an Electrical Power Design Engineer who is interested in working on a multi-disciplinary team responsible for designing a new hypersonic test facility, which will play a key role in hypersonic system development for the United States Department of Defense, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The engineer hired into this role will coordinate across multiple departments on the project, from concept to commissioning, for this new facility.
Job Duties:
- Provide electrical design and coordination for electrical system and mechanical equipment renovations and upgrades, including single lines conduit and cable tray routing and electrical equipment layouts. Develops conceptual through critical design solutions for complex problems
- Provides assistance on unusual problems and reviews work for application of sound professional judgement
- Originate or check calculations for electrical loads for mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Originate or check electrical drawings including equipment layouts, single lines, conduit/cabletray routing, and wiring and schematic diagrams.
- Prepares specifications, estimates, and scope of work documents
- Presents and/or supports reviews of in-house design at different milestones in the project.
- Participates in design reviews for documents produced by design/build subcontractors.
- Provides comments and identifies discrepancies between subcontractor’s design and project requirements.
- Provides support including quantity take off s, estimates, requests for information, submittal reviews, inspections, following the installation & helping resolve construction issues, tracking changes, and reviewing & approving as-builts.
- Designs electrical equipment interface and installation details for review by senior personnel.
- Prepares electrical designs and construction drawings using 2-D / 3-D computer aided design (CAD), presentation graphics and electrical models.
- May provide technical direction as appropriate to drafters, technicians and others who assist in specific assignments
- Coordinates work & collaborates with other engineering disciplines during planning, design, and execution phases of projects.
- Contacts supplier representatives, project field personnel and engineering discipline groups when directed, to either gather or provide information
- Leads studies (such as fault current, voltage drop, and reliability analysis) that require knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in electrical design work.
- Assists in on the job training and development of people assigned.
- Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
- It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- B.S. degree in electrical engineering from a regionally accredited college or university and a minimum of 7 to 12 years of progressive and relevant engineering experience.
- Current US Citizenship required
- Advanced practical work experience in design engineering or other relevant types of engineering such as systems startup, field engineering, or plant operations /maintenance in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or other engineering/construction firms
- Advanced practical work experience in dealing with electrical systems or electrical components of mechanical systems
- Good knowledge of major industry or regulatory standards (such as the National Electrical Code and IEEE standards) and design criteria pertinent to the electrical engineering discipline
- Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication
- Professional Engineer’s License
- Experience writing Scope of Work documents
- Experience reviewing subcontractor submittals for compliance with design requirements
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance