Power Engineer
Job ID: 109338
Location: Monrovia, CA [On-Site]
Salary: $60.00 - $65.00
Category: Other
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power Engineer to join their dynamic team. This position is primarily remote, though the candidate must live within commuting distance to report onsite twice a month. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in sustaining and supporting the development of Power assemblies across multiple facilities, serving a prestigious agency’s Deep Space Communications Complexes located in Australia, Spain, and California.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of design, construction, acceptance testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of Power Distribution, Generation, and Protection equipment.
- Lead project design and implementation for repairing or replacing existing systems, including research and coordination with subcontractors to achieve project milestones.
- Conduct Arc Flash Evaluations and Short-circuit studies to ensure power system compliance with NFPA 70E, alongside Coordination and Time Current Curves evaluations.
- Troubleshoot unexpected issues during modification projects, and update wiring diagrams, schematics, and documentation to reflect as-built or modified systems.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel across different time zones, analyzing and resolving system problems.
- Ensure compatibility of new power system deliveries with existing building infrastructure and adherence to relevant codes.
- Support the Engineering Change Management Board in the development, evaluation, and costing of Engineering Change Requests, and the preparation and delivery of Engineering Change Orders or Modification Kits.
- Identify lead times for major electrical equipment and eliminate single point of failure distribution points within the subsystem.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a California Professional Engineering (PE) License.
- Hold a B.S degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with an emphasis in Power Engineering and at least 8 years of direct experience in Facility Power Distribution design and fieldwork.
- Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to NEC Standards.
- Eligibility to obtain a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC); must be a US Citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, proficient in MS Office Suite, and strong presentation skills.
- Ability to provide support across different time zones.
- Experience in leading and managing projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Capability to perform thorough analysis and problem-solving in high-pressure situations.
- Understanding and application of NFPA, NETA, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.
Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.
