Facilities Electrical Engineer

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 132,184 - 173,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to oversee the compliance and reliability of electrical infrastructure across the Lab. The role requires extensive understanding of high-voltage systems and the ability to implement long-term maintenance strategies.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar with extensive experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered alongside a competitive salary range between $132,184 and $173,056.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Extensive understanding of large institutional electrical infrastructure.
• Proficiency in critical high-voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections of maintenance work.
• Lead investigations on electrical equipment failures.
• Design and implement maintenance programs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering principles

Project management

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

Role Summary

Facilities Operations Section within the Facilities and Logistics Operations Division. Senior Electrical Engineer role reporting to Group Supervisor. Responsible for reliability, maintainability, oversight, and compliance of institutional electrical infrastructure across the Lab, from low‑voltage systems to high‑voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technically challenging quality inspections of maintenance work performed by subcontractors on critical electrical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators, 16.5kV substations) to ensure strict compliance with job plans and industry standards (NFPA, NETA, CEC, etc.).
• Lead and conduct investigations, Failure Mode Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on major electrical equipment failures and downtime incidents.
• Develop and implement strategic long‑term corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve complex preventive/predictive maintenance (PM/PDM) programs.
• Develop and review standard electrical policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Provide technical mentorship to operations personnel, construction/project managers, and multidisciplinary teams on electrical troubleshooting, maintenance procedures, and technology improvements.
• Review and approve all third‑party MOPs and Lockout/Tagout Procedures (LOPs) to ensure maintainability, sustainability, and absolute safety.
• Conduct final‑level design reviews and plan checks for new construction and reconstruction projects, evaluating electrical system designs for compliance, long‑term maintainability, and reliability performance.
• Identify major energy conservation and plant modernization projects that go beyond current subcontractor duties, contributing to energy goals and plant reliability improvement.
• Ensure all maintenance, repair, and modification activities comply with NASA‑approved directives, organizational policies, and current local/national electrical codes (NFPA70, NETA, CEC/NEC).
• Interface regularly with management and JPL project stakeholders, internal and external organizations (subcontract partners, NASA centers) as the technical representative during design, development, and execution of electrical infrastructure related projects.
• Act as the technical advisor to management on all significant electrical maintenance issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with a minimum of 9years of related experience, or Master’s degree (7years) or PhD (5years).
• Extensive understanding and application of advanced principles in operation and maintenance of large institutional electrical infrastructure, utility systems, and equipment.
• Expert‑level knowledge of critical electrical systems: high‑voltage systems (16.5kV or equivalent), substations, switchgear, distribution equipment, UPS and PDUs, emergency generators and ATS.
• Deep knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NFPA70, NETA, CEC/NEC).
• Ability to work on major assignments independently, exercising judgment and determining objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to report project status and advise management on complex technical issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including MS Project.

Benefits

JPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning opportunities, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave, and more. Benefits are effective the first day of the month following the employee’s start date.

Salary Range

Annual: $132,184 – $173,056 (Pasadena, CA).

EEO & Disability

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, etc. JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the Law. Due to NASA rules, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S., or have other protected status under 8U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).