Job Information
California Institute of Technology Maintenance and Operations Electrical Engineer in Pasadena, California
Tasks include but are not limited to:
Conduct technically challenging quality inspections of maintenance work performed by subcontractors on critical electrical systems (e.g., UPS, switchgear, generators, 16.5 kV substations) to ensure strict compliance with job plans, industry standards (NFPA, NETA, CEC, etc.)
Lead and conduct investigations, Failure Mode Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on major electrical equipment failures and downtime incidents.
Develops and implements strategic, long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Design, implement, and continuously improve complex preventive/predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.
Develops, reviews, and updates as needed standard electrical policies, procedures, and requirements.
Serves as a mentor, providing guidance and technical mentorship to operations personnel, construction/project managers, and multidisciplinary teams regarding electrical troubleshooting, maintenance procedures, and technology improvements.
Reviews/approves all third-party MOPs and Lockout/Tagout Procedures (LOPs) to ensure maintainability, sustainability, and absolute safety.
Conducts final-level design reviews and plan checks for new construction and reconstruction projects, specifically evaluating electrical system designs for compliance, long-term maintainability, and reliability performance.
Identifies major energy conservation and plant modernization projects that go beyond the scope of current subcontractor duties, contributing significantly to established energy goals and continual plant reliability improvement.
Ensures all maintenance, repair, and modification activities are executed in strict accordance with NASA-approved directives, organizational policies, and current local/national electrical codes (e.g., NFPA 70, NETA, CEC/NEC).
Interfaces regularly with management and JPL project stakeholders, internal and external organizations (e.g., subcontract partners, NASA centers) as the technical representative during design, development and execution of electrical infrastructure related projects.
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Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with a minimum of 9 years of related experience; or a Masters degree in a similar discipline with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or a PhD with in a similar discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Extensive understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, and concepts in the operation and maintenance of large, campus-type institutional electrical infrastructure, utility systems, and equipment.
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- High Voltage Systems (16.5 kV or equivalent). - Substations, Switchgear, and Distribution equipment. - Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Power Distribution Units (PDUs). - Emergency Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).```{=html}
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Proven ability to work on major assignments without appreciable direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining objectives and independent judgment in evaluating complex and unusual problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to report out on project status and advise/consult with management on highly complex and significant technical issues.
Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs including MS Project.
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.
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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidates job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.
The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.
$132,184 - $173,056
JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.