Power Systems Engineer 3/4

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) and retirement plans

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems in Magna, Utah is looking for a Power Systems Engineer 2/3 to join their team. Responsibilities include designing power and control systems, managing complex projects, and ensuring machine safety.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and experience in electrical control systems. The position includes competitive salary and benefits, including medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial facility or mechanical design experience OR 3 years with a Master’s.
• Designing low- and medium-voltage power systems.
• Experience in field environments and climbing ladders.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team.
• Design comprehensive power and control systems.
• Manage large complex projects with expertise in power and control.

Skills

Design low- and medium-voltage power systems

Working knowledge of PLCs

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings

AutoCAD drafting ability

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

BS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Rockwell software

Job description

Job Summary

Power Systems Engineer 2/3 to join our team at the Bacchus facility in Magna, Utah. Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi‑disciplined project team.
• Design comprehensive power systems, control systems, and ensure machine safety.
• Manage large complex projects with expertise in power, control, and electrical industrial automation.
• Design power and control systems for industrial process equipment used in manufacturing solid propulsion rocket motors, facilities, and equipment.
• Develop control philosophies and P&ID diagrams.
• Design electrical control systems using Allen‑Bradley PLCs and Schneider SmartX controllers.
• Have a working knowledge of PLCs used to control equipment, processes, machine tools, robotics, including Allen‑Bradley PLCs and Rockwell software.
• Design low‑ and medium‑voltage power distribution systems; specify equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, power distribution panels, high‑resistance grounds, UPS units, and backup generators.
• Develop electrical drawings: P&ID diagrams, one‑line diagrams, schematics, panel arrangements, bills of materials, device layouts, power distribution, control distribution, loop diagrams, panel schedules, conduit layouts, and grounding plans.
• Design, specify, and program servo drives and variable frequency drives (VFDs) for motor control applications.
• Design support systems: fire detection and reporting, camera & audio surveillance, lightning & grounding protection, and Ethernet & fiber communications.
• Oversee installation and startup of newly designed systems with internal and external contractors.
• Oversee an electrical project from conception to completion.
• Create drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation.
• Develop electrical maintenance guidelines for industrial equipment and assist maintenance craftsmen with troubleshooting.
• Supervise all aspects of projects, including mechanical, civil, and other crafts, while managing budget and schedule.

Basic Qualifications

• Level3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5 years of industrial facility or mechanical design experience OR 3 years with a Master’s and industrial facility mechanical design experience.
• Experience designing low‑ and medium‑voltage power systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, including Allen‑Bradley and Rockwell software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Experience in field environments, climbing ladders, working outdoors, and confined spaces.

Preferred Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Power system design experience.
• Industrial control design experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• AutoCAD drafting ability.
• PLC systems and programming experience.

Salary

Primary Level: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00
Secondary Level: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) and retirement plans
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs & work/life solutions
• Paid time off
• Health & wellness resources
• Employee discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.