Power Systems Engineer

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BNH has an exciting opportunity for a Power Systems Engineer, supporting TOS II, at the AEDC White Oak Site in Silver Spring, MD. The Power Systems Engineer will be working as a member of a small integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United State Air Force's Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel No. 9 and Site infrastructure.

JOB DETAILS:

Job Title: Power Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Silver Spring, MD

JOB STATUS: Regular, Full-Time

TRAVEL: N/A

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: M09

Salary Range: 125,144-$166,858

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning and design of a wide variety of electrical systems including underground/overhead distribution, transformers and switchgear, substations, MCCs, plant & building power, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, security systems, communication networks, grounding systems, and lightning protection systems. This includes support for outside contractor installation as well as initiation and support of design/build subcontracts for performance of project scope. Work closely with other systems engineers in development of electrical and design requirements and ensuring proposed designs meet those requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a regionally accredited college or university and a minimum of seven years of progressive and relevant engineering experience.

• Current US Citizenship required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication
• 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.
• Educational and/or work experience in dealing with electrical systems or electrical components of mechanical systems.
• Developmental experience such as 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.
• Professional engineering certification.
• Experience writing Scope of Work documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide engineering functions to support wind-tunnel testing at Tunnel 9. The candidate will take ownership of major electrical systems including underground/overhead distribution, transformers and switchgear, substations, MCCs, plant & building power and lightning protection systems. The candidate selected will coordinate facility and equipment improvement projects, follow project lifecycle (planning, budgeting, schedule, and execution), perform electrical design of tunnel components including single lines, provide assistance troubleshooting problems with tunnel components, and review work for application of sound professional judgment.

Specific tasks associated with this type of work include but are not limited to:

• Originate or check calculations for electrical loads for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Originate or check electrical drawings including equipment layouts, single lines, and wiring and schematic diagrams.
• Prepares specifications, estimates, and scope of work documents [for both in-house design, outside contractor installation work, and design/build subcontract work].
• Designs electrical equipment interface and installation details.
• Prepares electrical designs and construction drawings using 2-D / 3-D computer aided design (CAD), presentation graphics and electrical models.
• Leads studies (such as fault current, voltage drop, and reliability analysis) that require knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in electrical design work.
• Respond when systems malfunction during a test, troubleshooting and directive corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer for additional support), ensuring a timely return to service.
• Perform root cause failure analyses and other equipment performance analyses when systems or processes fail and recommend remedial actions.
• Conduct and write up system safety hazard analyses and write clear work instructions.
• Update and maintain system documentation for systems of responsibility.
• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

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