Power Engineer (San Diego, CA)

Life Cycle Engineering; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with ESOP

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Education & Professional Development

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in San Diego, CA seeks a Power Engineer to support development and testing of Advanced Electrical Power Systems for US Navy ship programs. You will engage hands-on power systems work, work with power electronics equipment, and thrive in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, DoD clearance eligibility, and 5+ years in power electronics and HV gear, with Navy or GovCon experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Power Electronics.
• Navy or GovCon/government program experience.
• 5+ years of experience with high voltage equipment and electric drives.

Responsibilities

• Work with DC/DC and DC/AC solid state converters, solid-state relays, motor drives, transfer switches and overcurrent protection.
• Oversee shipboard preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Interface with multidisciplinary engineering groups to coordinate technical requirements and product integrity.
• Perform engineering projects related to electrical power distribution systems, electric drives, and solid state converters.

Skills

Power electronics

High voltage equipment

Navy/government program experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Power Engineer (San Diego, CA)

We're looking for a motivated Power Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA supporting the development and testing of Advanced Electrical Power Systems for US Navy ship programs. If you're the right one for us, you love hands-on power systems work, have experience working with a power electronics and related equipment, and enjoy balancing a range of tasks in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Work with a diverse range of equipment including DC/DC and DC/AC solid state converters, solid-state relays, motor drives, transfer switches and overcurrent protection


• Oversee and facilitate shipboard preventive and corrective maintenance


• Interface with multidisciplinary engineering groups to coordinate technical requirements and product integrity


• Perform engineering projects related to electrical power distribution systems, electric drives, and solid state converters.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering


• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance


• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the field of Power Electronics


• Navy or directly comparable experience (e.g., GovCon, government, etc.)


• 5+ years of experience with high voltage equipment and electric drives

Physical Demands and Expectations:

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting


• Ability to carry up to 50lbs and traverse a shipboard environment


• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance


• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment


• Ability to travel up to 25%

This position description represent s a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on \"doing the right thing the right way\", which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a \"Best Place to Work\" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com .

Mission

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.

As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Culture

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families


• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available


• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options


• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)


• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave


• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels


• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code


• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication


• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep


• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...

Benefits may vary by business unit and location.

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.