Electrical Engineer, Facilities Power Systems

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in San Diego seeks an Electrical Engineer to support the Facilities Division, Infrastructure Management. You will design, evaluate, and test electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, including substations, MCCs, transformers, and safety systems.

You will ensure NEC/NFPA UFC compliance, generate technical drawings and BOMs, supervise contractors, oversee QA and commissioning, and lead asset management and capacity planning for

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering layouts and design specifications for complex low to medium voltage electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and breaker panels.
• Perform calculations and diagnostic assessments—load flow, short circuit, and protective device coordination studies to optimize power performance.
• Ensure NEC, NFPA 70E, UFC and local building codes compliance across facility power designs and initiatives.
• Author and review drawings, BOMs, and procurement packages to align with federal contracting standards.
• Provide technical oversight and contractor management, reviewing project drawings and resolving RFIs to keep projects on schedule.
• Direct onsite QA, inspection, and commissioning of electrical equipment before energization.
• Lead investigations and RCAs into failures or power quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Direct long-term asset management and capacity planning to support facility expansions and upgrades.
• Design and test grounding grids and lightning protection networks to protect assets and personnel.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers and staff on design methods, safety, and project execution.

Job description

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in San Diego seeks an Electrical Engineer to support the Facilities Division, Infrastructure Management. You will design, evaluate, and test electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, including substations, MCCs, transformers, and safety systems.

You will ensure NEC/NFPA UFC compliance, generate technical drawings and BOMs, supervise contractors, oversee QA and commissioning, and lead asset management and capacity planning for