Sr. Electrical Engineer, Facilities

Lucid Motors•Casa Grande, AZ

About The Position

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience. Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you. Lucid is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join the Corporate Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability team. This role will work in collaboration with Engineering, Retail Development, Corporate Facilities, among others, to develop and implement robust electrical safety standards throughout the global organization. This role will serve as the organization’s Subject Matter Expert responsible for the review of design and development of equipment; adherence of electrical systems to functional and regulatory standards; and the review of vendor electrical designs to ensure they meet internal standards and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
5+ years of relevant professional experience, professional engineering license is a plus.
Experience with leading, evaluating and supporting existing medium and low voltage power distribution systems in new construction and existing manufacturing sites.
Experience with power metering and monitoring systems in substations and power distribution equipment.
Electrical design experience with 69/12.47kV switchyard, MV switchgear and 12.7kV/480V substations.
Experience with 480/277/V power distribution to equipment, tooling and robotics equipment.
Proficient with Revit and/or Autodesk’s AutoCAD Electrical Design Software.
Experienced with ETAP Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis and modeling software.
Experience as Owner’s representative on construction projects reviewing drawings and specifications, responding to RFI’s and evaluating contractor change orders.
Experience inspecting installation of switchgear, transformers, bus duct and cable systems.
Experience testing and commissioning electrical distribution systems.
Experience developing and following medium and low voltage switching procedures.
Experience with troubleshooting MV, LV power distribution systems, High-Resistance Grounding Systems
Experience overseeing the development and completion of third-party arc-flash calculations and labeling on building power distribution equipment and manufacturing power panels.
Familiar with industrial power distribution requirements.
Proficient in working with aggressive milestones and timelines.

Responsibilities

Represent Lucid Motors as our in-house electrical and power distribution subject matter expert as you interface with our design-build general contractor, power utility provider, city officials and internal management on our new greenfield site in Casa Grande, AZ.
Collaborate with on-site electrical contractors and general contractors to ensure safety, construction milestones, commissioning and budget are met.
Ensure regulatory compliance, as appropriate (OSHA, ANSI, NEC, NFPA, UBC, Etc.)
Interact with internal manufacturing and facilities personnel, construction contractors, internal procurement personnel, City building officials and inspectors, contract architects and engineers.
Review and approve all proposed electrical layouts/schematics, facility and building electrical equipment submittals and electrical drawings for adherence to the highest industry standards.
Evaluate power distribution equipment options, share the pros/cons of the options and offer viable alternatives where applicable.
Monitor and track the power distribution of the plant ensuring facility is running efficiently and under maximum capacity.
Develop and maintain electrical infrastructure KPIs
Develop preventative electrical maintenance programs and ensure that these programs are followed according to plans.
Develop and lead power-off/power-on safety switching procedures for MV and LV power distribution systems.
Drive energy conservation activities and electrical safety EH&S Policy
Understands, tracks and articulates issues / risks / action items; work with responsible owners to address the items on a timely basis; update the appropriate stakeholders as needed.
Develop and perform Arc-Flash Hazard and Load & Power Flow Analysis, update and maintain site electrical modeling.

Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.
The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

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