High Voltage Engineer with Security Clearance

Astrion; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a High Voltage Engineer for NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, CA. The role focuses on electrical distribution infrastructure, substations, and medium-to-high voltage networks across the campus.

Responsibilities include developing long-range master plans, guiding field crews, and reviewing diagrams and protection studies to ensure NEC/NESC/NFPA 70E compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential for this on-site, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 5–7 years in high-voltage power distribution or heavy electrical systems.
• Experience with NEC/NESC and 2.4kV–35kV networks.
• Current NFPA 70E training is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Authority for electrical distribution at NASA Ames site.
• Develop a 5–10 year master plan for distribution infrastructure with cost-benefit analyses.
• Guide field crews during complex troubleshooting or emergency repairs.
• Review engineering packages, one-line diagrams, and protection studies for new work.
• Ensure NEC/NESC/NFPA 70E compliance in designs and field activities.
• Interface with government, contractors, and project staff for updates and status.

Skills

HV Power Distribution

NEC / NESC Knowledge

NFPA 70E Training

Substation Engineering

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Project Coordination

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE / EE degree

Job description

Overview High Voltage Engineer LOCATION: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: None CERTIFICATION: Professional Engineer (PE) TRAVEL: As Needed SALARY: $165,000- $200,000 Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an High Voltage (HV) Engineer located at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution
• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in high-voltage power distribution, substation engineering, or heavy industrial electrical systems
• Knowledge and experience working within Federal and California facility electrical distribution infrastructure including medium-to-high voltage switchgear, and campus-wide distribution networks (typically 2.4kV to 35kV+)
• Detailed experience with National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
• Current NFPA 70E / Arc Flash Training is required
• Flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to a diverse audience of project managers, engineers, technical staff, and contractors
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated problem solver and independent thinker
• You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what is outlined, but if you think you can bring High Voltage Engineering value

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Professional Engineer (PE) License is highly preferred.
• NASA, federal, state, or local government experience highly desired
• Expertise in electromechanical and solid-state relays calibration and setting an advantage
• Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirable

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary Technical Authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the site's electrical distribution infrastructure, including substations, medium-to-high voltage switchgear, and campus-wide distribution networks (typically 2.4kV to 35kV+) at NASA Ames Research Center.
• Develop a 5-to-10-year master plan with cost-benefit analyses for electrical distribution infrastructure, including major capital improvements (switchgear. transformer replacements, and substation modernization)
• Provide engineering-level guidance to field crews, high-voltage technicians, and electricians during complex troubleshooting or emergency repairs.
• Review and approve engineering packages, technical submittals, one-line diagrams, and protection/coordination studies for new construction or system retrofits
• Ensure engineering designs and field work meet National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and NFPA 70E requirements
• Implement strict adherence to safety standards by acting as the lead authority on NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
• Oversee arc flash studies and ensure OSHA/site-specific safety mandate compliance
• Analyze contractor-provided data (e.g., dissolved gas analysis, relay testing, thermographic scans) to predict equipment life cycles and prevent outages
• Support technical reviews for equipment upgrades to ensure compliance with technical requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, communicate, and deconflict tasks, deliverables, and project impacts
• Interface with Government, contractors, and project partner staff for tasks, updates, and status
• Responsible for monthly, annual, and project milestone review assessments and reports #CJ