Electrical Engineer, Facilities

Sierra Lobo, Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer performs work involving the study, design, implementation, and project management of electrical power distribution, instrumentation, control, and data systems for construction projects. This position is located in the Facilities Department at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The role designs and develops electrical and electronic systems for specialty process systems, aerospace hardware, test rigs, and test facilities. It integrates instrumentation and control systems, supports electrical infrastructure and test operations, and provides technical direction during installation, checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation. The engineer also prepares technical documentation and procurement materials, evaluates vendor proposals, supports training, and participates in engineering and safety reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or engineering technology from an ABET-accredited university.
Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
Experience designing electrical power distribution systems; sizing, specifying, and procuring equipment; and developing control systems for test facilities using PLCs.
Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

A Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Mexico is preferred. Candidates licensed in another state who can obtain New Mexico reciprocity within the probationary period may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electronic integrated circuits; control, data, and instrumentation hardware; subsystems; and systems for specialty process systems, aerospace hardware, and test rigs.
Integrate pressure, temperature, cryogenic temperature, flow, stress-strain, proximity, and level measurement devices into process systems and test hardware.
Design electrical power distribution and motor control systems, including sizing, specifying, and procuring equipment.
Design control systems for test facilities using programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Support electrical voltage systems (>25KV - 24V), AC power overhead distribution systems, emergency power systems, motor control, fire protection, lightning protection, arc flash, grounding, security systems, and fire alarm systems.
Provide technical direction to electronics technicians and electricians during installation, checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of electrical, control, data, and instrumentation hardware and systems.
Develop and update schematics, drawings, calibration documentation, technical procedures, and quality-control documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
Prepare purchase requisitions and hardware and software specifications for electronic and electrical equipment.
Evaluate vendor proposals and provide technical recommendations for procurement.
Support large- and small-scale test operations, including operation of control, instrumentation, and data systems.
Support training for engineers and technicians.
Develop plans and requirements for upgrading and maintaining facility data acquisition systems and software.
Support special tasks involving detailed engineering analyses.
Develop presentations and participate in design reviews, safety reviews, and other technical presentations.
Integrate controls and instrumentation into PLC hardware and software.
Design and specify instrumentation and signal-conditioning equipment and integrate these systems with data acquisition systems.