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Amentum Space Exploration Division Electrical Engineer #ADV000A08 in Huntsville, Alabama
The Electrical Engineer will:
Assist in completing studies and calculations to properly design substations, including grounding calculations, lightning protection calculations, battery bank sizing calculations, conduit fill calculations, and substation sizing calculations, as well as perform AC and DC substation studies
Support lead engineers and project managers on complex projects from full scope estimating and proposals, through detailed design and equipment procurement, to project construction bidding, to commissioning and construction support for energization
Work with component suppliers and integrate their components into existing facility power
Be responsible for detailed engineering design of substations within the utilities industry.
Assist in completing studies and calculations to properly design substations, including grounding calculations, lightning protection calculations, battery bank sizing calculations, conduit fill calculations, and substation sizing calculations, as well as perform AC and DC substation studies.
Support lead engineers and project managers on complex projects from full scope estimating and proposals, through detailed design and equipment procurement, to project construction bidding, to commissioning and construction support for energization.
Job Requirements:
A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 4 years of experience; an MS with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience.
Required skills/experience:
Coding scripts necessary for real-time and overall data acquisition by PLC and LabView c/o hardware knowledge associated with instrumentation to components is also required.
Knowledge of manufacturers commonly used for high power components and ability to size components for custom applications.
Ability to model power and incorporate real-time instrumentation for fault and status monitoring.
PE license if preferred.
Working knowledge of current NEMA and NFPA safety codes.
Work with component suppliers and integrate their components into existing facility power.