Junior Electrical Engineer

Tesla Laboratories. Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contribution

Paid time off and federal holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive, family-focused company culture

Job summary

A service-disabled veteran-owned small business located in Merritt Island, Florida, is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design and analyze electrical systems for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least four years of experience in the field. They will perform critical studies and ensure compliance with safety codes while contributing to a supportive and family-focused workplace culture that prioritizes professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Familiarity with NASA and KSC electrical standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical system design and performance analyses for facility projects.
• Provide Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage design specifications.
• Conduct Arc Flash studies and load flow studies.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA codes and NASA standards.

Skills

Electrical system design

Power systems relays

Load flow studies

Proficiency with NFPA codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

About the Company

Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

Job Description

• Perform electrical system design and performance analyses for facility and infrastructure projects across the Center.
• Provide Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage (e.g., 480V to 15 kV) design capability, providing specifications and designs utilizing the most recent versions of computer aided design software such as MicroStation® or AutoCAD®.
• Support designs associated with new installations or modification of industrial power systems distribution.
• Support power substation and switchgear design and testing. Familiarity with power systems relays for protection, control, monitoring, and automation of industrial power is preferred.
• Perform Arc Flash studies for facility and infrastructure projects.
• Provide Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage power system short circuit and Arc Flash studies, and load flow studies utilizing government provided software, i.e., Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP)® Power Tools.
• Maintain proficiency and certified training levels to utilize power system analytical tools, i.e., ETAP® Power Tools and certifications.
• Perform oversight of the design and construction of electrical power distribution systems at the Medium-Voltage and Low-Voltage levels, lightning protection systems, and other electrical systems. Includes verifying compliance with applicable NFPA codes to include NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 780 (Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems) as well as NASA and KSC electrical standards.
• Maintain proficiency with all applicable NFPA codes. Familiarity with NASA and KSC electrical standards is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, family-focused company culture
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 4 years' experience in electrical engineering. Professional Engineering license preferred.