Senior Electrical Engineer – Mission-Critical Power Systems

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to assess, maintain, and upgrade the Mayall Telescope's critical electrical systems at Kitt Peak. You will lead reliability initiatives, document procedures, and coordinate with vendors and facility teams.

Responsibilities include monitoring power quality, ensuring NEC compliance, and guiding contractors while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Assess, maintain, and upgrade the Mayall Telescope's electrical infrastructure across Kitt Peak facilities.
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• Monitor system reliability and power quality to ensure continuous operations.
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• Oversee contractors, ensure NEC compliance and safety standards.
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• Maintain technical documentation and support electrical operations.

Skills

Electrical Systems Engineering

Power Distribution

Generator Systems

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Backup Power Systems

Switchgear

Power Quality Analysis

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades

Preventive Maintenance Planning

Electrical Troubleshooting

Electrical Documentation

NEC Compliance

Electrical Contractor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

SCADA

Job description

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to assess, maintain, and upgrade the Mayall Telescope's critical electrical systems at Kitt Peak. You will lead reliability initiatives, document procedures, and coordinate with vendors and facility teams.

Responsibilities include monitoring power quality, ensuring NEC compliance, and guiding contractors while maintaining rigorous safety standards.