Electrical Engineer

BAE Systems•Fort Worth, TX

6d•$107,359 - $182,510

About The Position

Join BAE Systems’ Infrastructure Management Center and contribute to national security as an Electrical Engineer. The role involves plant and project engineering as part of a multidisciplinary team, covering electrical design and construction from planning through commissioning. The engineer selects construction materials and methods, writes specifications, prepares and supervises electrical drawings, manages cost and schedules, and helps ensure work meets applicable codes, specifications, plans, and safety requirements. The position performs electrical analyses and calculations in areas such as medium-voltage power distribution, sensors, AC/DC systems, PLCs, and controls. It also includes designing electronic panels, selecting and laying out components, assessing existing infrastructure for code compliance and safety, developing construction plans and schedules, preparing proposals and estimates, and reviewing design packages from suppliers and design firms. The engineer will execute commissioning plans and maintain related documentation, direct design teams, and communicate with stakeholders, customers, and site operations and maintenance teams. BAE Systems describes the role as offering career growth and development through resource sharing across programs and departments. The company is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; a closely related degree may be considered.
Five years of technical experience in infrastructure electrical design and construction, or three years with a master’s degree.
Broad electrical engineering experience in at least one of the following: high-voltage substation design, facility electrical supply, or electrical hardware integration for motors and pumps.
Ability to peer review engineering documentation, including schematics, diagrams, equipment data sheets, hazard-area classification drawings, and electrical analyses or studies.
Working knowledge of and ability to correctly interpret applicable codes and standards.
Working knowledge of electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or MATLAB.
Ability to direct design teams and create required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to interface effectively with site operations and maintenance teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with team members, stakeholders, and customers.
Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment, navigate complex organizational structures, build stakeholder relationships, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and digital tools.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license.
Skill in principles of facility construction and sustainment activities.
Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
Familiarity with NFPA codes 70, 780, and 79.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, ETAP, or other related software for electronic panel design.

Responsibilities

Work with a multidisciplinary engineering team on plant and project engineering.
Select construction materials and methods, write specifications, and prepare and supervise electrical drawings.
Control costs and manage work to meet project schedules.
Perform electrical engineering analyses and calculations for medium-voltage power distribution, sensors, AC/DC systems, PLCs, and controls systems.
Design electronic panels for small- and large-scale systems, including component selection and layout.
Perform power calculations for low- and medium-voltage equipment, including single-phase and three-phase equipment.
Inspect existing electrical infrastructure for code compliance and safety.
Support construction-phase plans and schedules to ensure materials, equipment, and personnel are available to meet project schedules.
Ensure work complies with applicable codes, specifications, plans, costs, and schedules.
Create detailed project proposals, scopes of work, and estimates.
Review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms.
Execute commissioning plans and maintain documentation as needed.
Consider safety in all aspects of work and design.
Peer review engineering documentation, including schematics, diagrams, equipment data sheets, hazard-area classification drawings, and electrical analyses or studies.
Direct design teams and create required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite.
Interface effectively with site operations and maintenance teams.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Health savings accounts.
401(k) savings plan.
Disability coverage.
Life and accident insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Legal plan.
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.