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Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Engineer III, you will be working for JPL's Occupational Safety Program Office (OSPO), which manages a variety of safety programs such as Electrical Safety, Fire Protection, Industrial Hygiene and Health Physics. OSPO develops safety policies, system procedures and instructions to ensure JPL adheres to NASA, Federal and State regulations as well as internal requirements. The objective of OSPO is to direct the operations of the Laboratory's safety program to identify and eliminate safety hazards related to employees and facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering professional, with emphasis on Electrical Power Systems, to join our team!

The tasks include but are not limited to:

• Perform electrical design reviews and construction inspections of JPL facilities.

• 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, conduct hazard analyses, review and approve contractor Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP), and 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 for protection of personnel, equipment, and facilities; and support NASA and Caltech audits including corrective action responses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with electrical power systems emphasis, and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical power systems design, operation, and maintenance in commercial and/or industrial environments.

• Working knowledge of California Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Ability to analyze and interpret electrical design drawings (i.e. construction plans, custom electrical equipment), and specifications documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Skills:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering in the State of California, or active pursuit thereof.

• 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.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee's start date.

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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

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