Electrical Design Engineer

Astrion•Arnold AFB, TN

38d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The Electrical Design Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for a key role in supporting national defense through ground testing of air and space systems the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to [internal and external candidates].

Requirements

S. degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
NOTE: This posting is specifically for those with less than 5 years’ post degree engineering experience
Practical experience using computer aided design software (such as Auto-CAD, Solidworks, etc)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials to engineering problems.
Good knowledge of major industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to the electrical engineering discipline.
Coursework or experience with three-phase electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Strong communication skills with ability liaise with clients, vendors, and other team members
Active DoD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Develop concepts for power requirements of new equipment, electrical power requirements for renovated buildings, power distribution, or any other required analysis to support the proposed design.
Evaluate the analysis results for suitability relative to applicable codes and standards.
Provide engineering support to the appropriate craft workforce to facilitate maintenance and repair of existing systems.
Evaluate existing systems for safety, security and potential for improvement.
Work with the design team (engineers, architects, drafters, checkers, etc.) to produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, and equipment specifications, and be capable of communicating the details of these design packages to the remaining project team (system engineers, test engineers, project managers, craft supervisors, etc.)
Coordinate with the appropriate system engineer, craft supervisor, and/or work planner to ensure that hardware is fabricated and installed in accordance with the approved design package.
Produces electrical drawings including equipment layouts, single lines, conduit/cable tray routing, and wiring and schematic diagrams.
Prepare specifications, estimates, and scope of work documents
Presents and/or supports reviews of in-house design at different milestones in the project.
Participates in design reviews for documents produced by design/build subcontractors.
Provides comments and identifies discrepancies between subcontractor’s design and project requirements.
Designs electrical equipment interface and installation details for review by senior personnel.
It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Perform other duties as required.