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California Institute of Technology Facilities Electrical Engineer in Pasadena, California
Responsibilities:
Conduct building system assessments and inspections to evaluate conditions, operations, and maintenance requirements of building electrical systems.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel for issues on electrical systems. Support faculty, consultants, and field electricians, as required.
Maintain accurate documentation on electrical system configurations and capacities.
Design electrical systems to comply with various project scopes of work in accordance with applicable standards and regulations including the California Electrical Code and California Energy Code (TITLE 24).
Prepare bridging documents/basis of design for design-build projects, including electrical design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for presentation and approval.
Review electrical system designs developed by project design teams, as well as related construction drawings and submittals for accuracy, compliance with campus standards and design guidelines, quality, and completeness.
Ensure that the installation of electrical systems for all construction and renovation projects is in compliance with applicable codes and agency regulations.
Design electrical power and lighting distribution drawings, single line diagrams, schematics, interconnection diagrams, and other electrical drawings.
Generate detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and complete system-level electrical Bill of Materials, as required.
Consult with "clients" to determine system requirements and provide requested services while meeting safety, code, and budgetary requirements.
Verify and ensure that new electrical building systems are compatible with existing building infrastructure.
Provide analysis and oversight to assure continuous improvement in energy conservation.
Participate in the selection and work with consulting electrical engineers as required.
Maintain files/records/operational data related to the assigned project.
Prepare activity progress reports.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Master's degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 4 years of related experience; or a PhD degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Hands on experience in designing electrical systems (power and lighting) for facilities of moderate complexities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal, mediating, and project management skills.
Ability to multi-task and make appropriate decisions about prioritizing assignments.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in an efficient and effective manner.
Demonstrated understanding of LEED and Building Commissioning.
Advanced skills in AutoCAD, competence with REVIT, SKM, and Microsoft applications.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Professional license or registration.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Knowledge and experience with high voltage systems as well as Controls equipment and Controls interfaces.
JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employees start date.
JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerat on for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.