Electrical Engineer - OSPO (BT-26211)

The OSPO Electrical Engineer will support the various projects located in Pasadena, CA as part of the NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract.

The position will support the JPL Missions and Programs Through the Occupational Safety Program Office (OSPO), which manages a variety of safety programs such as Electrical Safety, Fire Protection, Industrial Hygiene and Health Physics. OSPO develops safety policies, system procedures and instructions to ensure JPL adheres to NASA, Federal and State regulations as well as internal requirements. The objective of OSPO is to direct the operations of the Laboratory's safety program to identify and eliminate safety hazards related to employees and facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform electrical design reviews and construction inspections of JPL facilities, with emphasis on electrical power systems.
• Evaluate submitted specifications, calculations, and power system analysis studies; and issue Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) plan approval for facilities projects.
• Develop and maintain electrical safety compliance documentation, conduct hazard analyses, review and approve contractor Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP), and serve as a technical resource for JPL organizations and subcontractors on electrical safety requirements.
• Interface with JPL Facilities, site personnel, external organizations, and NASA electrical working groups; provide authoritative recommendations on electrical safety for protection of personnel, equipment, and facilities; and support NASA and Caltech audits including corrective action responses.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of electrical engineering or related discipline with electrical power systems emphasis.
• Must have a minimum of 6 years of recent and related work experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical power systems design, operation, and maintenance in commercial and/or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of California Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to analyze and interpret electrical design drawings (i.e. construction plans, custom electrical equipment), and specifications documentation.

DESIRED

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering in the State of California, or active pursuit thereof.
• Experience with AHJ plan review and inspection processes for facilities electrical installations.
• Proficiency interpreting short-circuits, device coordination, and arc flash analyses.
• Experience conducting or supporting Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program audits and developing or reviewing LOTO written procedures and Electrical Switching orders.
• Prior experience supporting institutional electrical safety audits and corrective action programs.
• Knowledge of California Title 24 Energy Standards.

WORK LOCATION

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodically random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development .

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$135,000 - $160,000, salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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