Electrical Designer

Amentum•Hampton, VA

2d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will join the Electrical Engineering team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Project Manager. All safety policies and procedures must be followed. This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and written with effective use of visual aids.
Should be able to use computing technology for problem analysis and solutions.
Perform electrical power/controls design assignments and work from the designs of others.
Compile data, perform elementary design computations, prepare estimates (design and construction), prepare designs in electrical facilities and utilities power distribution, lighting, fire alarm system, telephone and communication plans, controls schematics and interconnection diagrams, wiring diagrams, consult manufacturers, evaluate materials, write/edit specifications, provide professional electrical power /controls engineering support within allocated task resources, and work under supervision.
AutoCAD experience in release 2024 or better and REVIT experience in release 2024 is required.
Valid Real ID compliant identification – www.dhs.gov/real-id
A valid driver’s license is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.
Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of college with courses in computer science, mathematics, or other related engineering courses is preferred, plus four (4) years of related engineering experience with some expertise in formulating data for presentation. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the experience.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides design support to projects including concept/assembly layout based on routine design computations and leader services for design/drafting projects of moderate scope and complexity.
Plans drafting work to be accomplished in support of specific projects; prepares drawing lists and coordinates job with engineers, detailers, and checkers.
Prepares design concepts/layouts; independently performs basic engineering analysis and research to size and select equipment and materials.
Performs complex drafting assignments with general instructions and working from furnished or self-generated computations and sketches.
Performs drawing checks to confirm accuracy and acceptability guided by the company and/or client drafting standards/specifications, engineering computations, and sketches.
Evaluates the functional feasibility of design and its conference to specifications.
Prepares sketches to be drawn by others, helps maintain drafting standards, and assists in training of new or less experienced drafting personnel.