Power Systems Design Engineer

Amentum Advanced Solutions (AS) is a performance unit of Amentum Engineering & Technology Line of Business. Advanced Solutions specializes in the development design construction and operation of unique and complex research & development scientific and test facilities including wind tunnels (aerospace DoD automotive motorsports etc.) rocket test stands climatic chambers jet engine test cells acoustic chambers altitude test facilities captive trajectory systems and nuclear facilities. AS projects span the automotive motorsports defense nuclear and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi Boeing BMW Volkswagen Fiat Chrysler Ford Honda General Motors NASA U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy U.S. Department of Energy and many others across North America Europe and Asia.

AS is looking for a Power Systems Design Engineer to support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supply. A successful candidate must be team-oriented organized able to communicate to all levels of the organization and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Your work will be unique and challenging while supporting several projects in a dynamic and exciting environment. This position will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to work with a team of motivated engineering and business professionals who work to ensure client satisfaction and deliver projects within scope budget and schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing drawings including one-line diagrams elementary wiring diagrams power system plans lighting plans and installation details.
• Designing power distribution systems that include load flow analysis short circuit analysis arc flash analysis system safety human safety and other advanced systems.
• Developing power distribution protection schemes with coordination studies transfer schemes etc.
• Perform load calculations for sizing electrical components cables conduit and equipment spacing
• Specify major electrical system components including substations switchgear distribution panels MCCs transformers disconnects and drives for low and medium voltage AC and DC systems.
• Design lighting systems for test facilities including specification and analysis of illumination levels and lighting quality.
• Developing interfaces to facility equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks.
• Appling NEC NESC NFPA 70E and other applicable codes in developing state-of-the-art solutions for the client.
• Providing quality system processes such as checking the work of others following standard procedures and ensuring compliance to codes and standards.
• Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication during factory and onsite installation.
• Performing power system startup checkout and commissioning both domestically and abroad.
• Communicating with clients and management regarding project status.
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success.
• Estimating system design material installation checkout commissioning and activation of projects.
• Planning labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope budget and client schedule.
• Developing proposals to capture future work with current clients and new markets.
• Leading power system projects through all phases to include design fabrication implementation testing and commissioning.

Education/Experience/Training and or Skill Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in power distribution system design implementation or commissioning.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in software skills such as SKM ETAP SEL synchroWAVe ArcPro is a plus.
• An interest and background in electrical safety electrical power distribution systems (including switchgear substations MCCs PLCs drive systems protective relays cable and wireway) lightning protection grounding lighting design smart-grid systems micro-grid systems SCADA systems and challenging projects.
• A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges and drive innovation during all phases of projects.
• A drive to participate on teams or alone to design develop and deliver power system projects.
• An ability to lead single and multi-discipline engineering teams to generate future workloads deliver on project promises and encourage and mentor colleagues.
• US Citizenship

Essential Functions

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

• Lifting 50 lbs. (<5%)
• Maneuver in and around facility equipment for field measurements or troubleshooting (<5%)
• Proximity to electrical circuits up to 120VAC (<5%)
• Proximity to electrical circuits up to 161kVAC (5%-15%)

• Special clothing/equipment may include appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection hearing protection arc flash protection shock protection etc. (5%-15%)

Description of Work Environment

• Office lab environment or indoors on a construction site (>90%)
• Field work outside (5%-15%)
• Travel to customer sites for meetings installation commissioning and troubleshooting (>10%)

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

• General office equipment (>80%)

• Power Distribution devices such as Transformers Switchgear Motor Control Centers (MCCs) Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) servo drives industrial instrumentation data acquisition measurement systems etc. (>50%)

• Multimeters (5%-15%)

• Power Quality Meters (5%-15%)

• Handheld electrical tools such as strippers cutters crimpers terminators etc. (5%-15%)

Criticality of Attendance

• Regular attendance in office is mandatory
• Work hours four 9-hour days and 4-hour Friday

• Overtime to meet project schedules and milestones (10%-20%)

• Field assignments that include 2nd or 3rd shift (5%-15%)

• Field work attendance and punctuality is critical

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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