Electrical Engineer (Critical Infrastructure)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

77d • $100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

As a member of the HQ construction team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. As an electrical engineer on the MEP team, you will design and build high power electrical systems that directly contribute to new construction projects. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work with other construction engineers, architects, trade partners and internal customers to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Ability to read and understand power and control schematics.
• Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps.
• Experience with controls in MODBUS communication.
• Experience with medium voltage distribution.
• Experience with control panel design and production.
• Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specification for the installation of electrical power distribution systems.
• Design and specify switch-gear and motor control centers.
• Design and specify exterior and interior lighting.
• Design and specify ground support system controls and ladder logic.
• Design and specify uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.
• Design and specify standby and emergency generators.
• Design and specify automatic transfer switches.
• Design and specify power monitoring hardware and software.
• Design and specify data/phone distribution and wiring.
• Design and specify building and site grounding systems.
• Design and specify fire alarm systems and lightning protection systems.
• Provide electrical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers.
• Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility's electrical components and systems, including load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems.
• Conduct electrical equipment evaluation.
• Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgets.
• Coordinate all electrical installations and maintenance activities with local electrical utilities personnel.
• Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations.
• Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, Vol 5 & 6 AFSPCMAN 91-710, and IBC.

Benefits

• Pay range: Electrical Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
• Pay range: Electrical Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Accrual of paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees