Electrical Engineer - OSPO

Bastion Technologies•Pasadena, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The OSPO Electrical Engineer supports projects in Pasadena, California, under the NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract. The role supports JPL Missions and Programs through the Occupational Safety Program Office (OSPO), which manages safety programs including Electrical Safety, Fire Protection, Industrial Hygiene, and Health Physics. OSPO develops safety policies, system procedures, and instructions to help ensure compliance with NASA, federal, state, and internal requirements. Its objective is to direct the Laboratory’s safety program and identify and eliminate hazards to employees and facilities. The position reviews electrical designs and construction at JPL facilities, particularly electrical power systems, and evaluates specifications, calculations, and power-system analysis studies. It also develops electrical safety compliance documentation, conducts hazard analyses, reviews contractor safety plans, and advises JPL organizations and subcontractors on electrical safety requirements. The engineer interfaces with JPL Facilities, site personnel, external organizations, and NASA electrical working groups, and supports audits and corrective actions. The position is onsite in Pasadena and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required. Schedules may change based on position or customer needs. The work is generally in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. All Bastion employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings. Employees must also pass a national agency check; some positions require clearance and extensive background verification. The salary range is $135,000–$160,000, depending on education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, with an emphasis in electrical power systems.
Minimum of 6 years of recent, related work experience.
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status due to the sensitivity of customer-related information.
Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical power-systems design, operation, and maintenance in commercial and/or industrial environments.
Working knowledge of the California Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
Ability to analyze and interpret electrical design drawings, including construction plans and custom electrical equipment, and specifications documentation.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
Strong teamwork and work ethic; organized with good time-management skills.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering in California, or active pursuit of one.
Experience with AHJ plan review and inspection processes for facilities electrical installations.
Proficiency interpreting short-circuit, 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.

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 and conduct hazard analyses.
Review and approve contractor Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP).
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 to protect personnel, equipment, and facilities.
Support NASA and Caltech audits, including corrective-action responses.
Perform other duties as assigned.