Power Systems Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Magna, UT

1d•$79,300 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Power Systems Engineer at level 2 or 3 for its Bacchus facility in Magna, Utah. The engineer will work on a multidisciplinary project team designing power and control systems for industrial process equipment used to manufacture solid propulsion rocket motors, as well as manufacturing facilities and equipment. The role includes industrial automation, machine safety, project management, and supporting the installation, startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of designed systems. The engineer will design low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems and electrical control systems, including systems based on Allen-Bradley PLCs and Schneider SmartX controllers. The role also involves developing control philosophies, P&IDs, electrical drawings and drawing packages, and support systems such as fire detection, surveillance, lightning protection, and communications. The employee will oversee projects from conception through completion, including budget and schedule, and coordinate internal craft workers, contractors, and other project disciplines. The standard work schedule is either a 9/80 or 4/10 arrangement. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The role does not require a clearance at start, though level 3 candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 2 years of industrial facility or electrical design engineering experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of experience.
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related industrial facility or electrical design experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of related experience.
Experience with industrial process equipment and facility design.
Experience designing low- and medium-voltage power systems.
Working knowledge of PLCs, such as Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
Ability to work in field environments, including climbing ladders, working outdoors, and working in confined or congested spaces.
For level 3, ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Power system design experience.
Industrial control design experience.
Excellent communication skills.
AutoCAD drafting ability.
PLC systems and programming experience.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
Design power and control systems for industrial process equipment, manufacturing facilities, and manufacturing equipment.
Develop control philosophies and P&IDs.
Design electrical control systems using Allen-Bradley PLCs and Schneider SmartX controllers.
Design low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems and specify distribution equipment, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, distribution panels, high-resistance grounds, UPSs, and backup generators.
Develop electrical drawings, including P&IDs, one-line diagrams, schematics, panel arrangements, bills of materials, device layouts, power and control distribution drawings, loop diagrams, panel schedules, conduit layouts, and grounding plans.
Design, specify, and program servo drives and variable frequency drives for motor control applications.
Design fire detection and reporting, camera and audio surveillance, lightning and grounding protection, and Ethernet and fiber communications systems.
Oversee installation and startup of newly designed systems with internal craft workers and outside contractors.
Oversee electrical projects from conception to completion.
Develop drawing packages using AutoCAD.
Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation.
Develop electrical maintenance guidelines for industrial equipment.
Work with maintenance craftsmen to troubleshoot issues.
Manage projects and supervise project activities across mechanical, civil, and other crafts, including budget and schedule.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Educational assistance.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
Paid time off.
Health and wellness resources.
Employee discounts.
Disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.