Electrical Engineer

Amentum; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Power Engineer to support critical operations in a remote location. This role involves overseeing the construction, operation, and maintenance of essential infrastructure, ensuring the safety and continuous operation of power systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly in medium and low voltage power distribution, and hold a Professional Engineer license. Join a team dedicated to excellence in service delivery while working in a unique and challenging environment that prioritizes life and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with active TS/SCI government clearance.
• 7+ years in medium and low voltage industrial power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Support O&M program for site infrastructure and personnel safety.
• Implement and maintain electrical power distribution systems.

Skills

Medium and low voltage industrial power distribution

High voltage distribution

SCADA systems

Building Management Systems

Configuration management activities

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

This position is contingent upon contract award

Amentum is seeking an Electrical Power Engineer to support a requirement for a US Government contract in the town of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia. This position supports efforts to be performed by Amentum including facilities Construction, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Support Services in an austere and remote location. Performance requires several unique functions given the isolated location of the Site which resides on a 4,400-acre facility which is self-sufficient and generates its own power and water. The contract supports Project Task Order (PTO) related efforts varying in complexity from minor/major system upgrades, renovations, to existing facilities, and new construction. The priority is to implement and maintain a successful O&M program to provide life, health and safety for site personnel, while ensuring continuous operations of the site infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements

1. US Citizen with active U.S government clearance – TS/SCI with polygraph.
2. A degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, and hold Professional Engineer (PE) licensure as an Electrical Engineer.
3. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in medium and low voltage industrial power distribution.
4. Experience in design of medium and low voltage distribution.
5. Experience with high voltage distribution and frequency conversion equipment.
6. Experience working in secured/restricted areas, data centers (power and cooling), performing configuration management activities, and knowledge of the Uptime Institute Tier configuration topologies.
7. Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience with the concepts, design, and engineering of electrical power distribution from both power generation and public utility power to rack mounted equipment.
8. A thorough understanding of SCADA systems and Building Management Systems.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.