Electrical Engineer

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to assess, maintain, and upgrade the Mayall Telescope's critical electrical systems at Kitt Peak. You will lead reliability initiatives, document procedures, and coordinate with vendors and facility teams.

Responsibilities include monitoring power quality, ensuring NEC compliance, and guiding contractors while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Assess, maintain, and upgrade the Mayall Telescope's electrical infrastructure across Kitt Peak facilities.
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• Monitor system reliability and power quality to ensure continuous operations.
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• Oversee contractors, ensure NEC compliance and safety standards.
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• Maintain technical documentation and support electrical operations.

Skills

Electrical Systems Engineering

Power Distribution

Generator Systems

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Backup Power Systems

Switchgear

Power Quality Analysis

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades

Preventive Maintenance Planning

Electrical Troubleshooting

Electrical Documentation

NEC Compliance

Electrical Contractor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

SCADA

Job description

Assess, maintain, and upgrade the Mayall Telescope’s electrical infrastructure, including power distribution, generators, UPS systems, and backup power systems. Monitor system reliability and power quality, maintain technical documentation, oversee contractors, ensure code and safety compliance, and support electrical operations across Kitt Peak facilities.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 7–10 years of experience with industrial or mission-critical electrical systems, including generators, UPS systems, power distribution, and switchgear. Candidates should know NEC and applicable safety standards, be proficient with electrical design and documentation tools, and have strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills; a PE license and relevant facility experience are preferred.

Key Skills

• Electrical Systems Engineering
• Power Distribution
• Generator Systems
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
• Backup Power Systems
• Switchgear
• Power Quality Analysis
• Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades
• Preventive Maintenance Planning
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Documentation
• NEC Compliance
• Electrical Contractor Management
• EPLAN
• AutoCAD
• SCADA