Electrical Engineer - Experienced Level (Utah)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, plan, and oversee specialized equipment and power systems in critical facilities. You will evaluate drawings, apply NEC standards, and guide cost estimation and project management from concept to implementation.

This role requires experience with UPS, switchgear, transformers, SCADA and metering, reading design drawings, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure engineering quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering roles (UPS, switchgear, transformers, substations, power panels)
• Proficient with NEC code and CAD reading/drawing
• Experience with cost estimation and project management

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee specialized equipment and power systems in critical facilities
• Advise, administer and perform projects from concept to implementation
• Ensure adherence to established engineering standards and principles

Skills

Electrical engineering

NEC code familiarity

Project management

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

As a Technical Intelligence & Science Services professional, you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence. You will advise, administer and perform projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and principles. The NSA offers multiple areas of focus for facilities engineers, including architectural, civil, electrical, fire protection, mechanical.

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Relevant experience must be working in an electrical engineering capacity (for example, UPS, switchgear, SCADA, transformers, substations, power panels, switchboards, and metering of power). Additionally, must have experience using NEC code and computer aided design and drafting, reading design drawings, and cost estimation. Experience may also include project management.

SENIOR

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.