Senior Electrical Utility & Infrastructure Engineer

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Electrical Utility & Infrastructure Engineer to serve as the main technical interface with electrical utility providers across all company sites. You will ensure reliable, scalable delivery of power for launch facilities, manufacturing, and test sites, driving reliability and redundancy in internal electrical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes proactive capacity planning, standards development for backup power, and collaboration with engineering, facilities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years in electrical engineering focused on utility power systems, distribution, or facilities.
• PE license in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Blue Origin and electrical utility providers across sites.
• Forecast power demands and lead utility feasibility studies during site development.
• Develop load growth projections and coordinate upgrade plans with utilities.
• Lead RCA investigations for power-related incidents and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Load flow studies

Reliability concepts

Power system analysis

Backup power systems

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Power monitoring platforms

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Role Summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Electrical Utility & Infrastructure Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface between Blue Origin and external electrical utility providers across all company sites. This individual will ensure the reliable, stable, and scalable delivery of electrical power to support Blue Origin's growing operations — from launch facilities to manufacturing and test sites. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in utility power systems, a proactive mindset for infrastructure planning, and a continuous improvement mentality to drive reliability and redundancy across our internal electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Utility Provider Management

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Blue Origin and electrical utility providers across all sites and geographies
• Manage service agreements, tariff structures, interconnection agreements, and utility coordination requests
• Monitor utility performance and hold providers accountable to contracted service levels and reliability standards
• Resolve power delivery issues in coordination with utility companies and internal stakeholders

Capacity Planning & Site Development

• Partner with Facilities, Real Estate, and Operations teams to forecast short- and long-term electrical power demands at new and existing Blue Origin sites
• Lead utility feasibility studies and service availability assessments during site selection and development phases
• Develop load growth projections and coordinate infrastructure upgrade plans with utility providers to ensure timely capacity delivery
• Support capital project planning with utility cost and timeline inputs

Internal Electrical Infrastructure & Reliability

• Conduct continuous improvement analysis of Blue Origin's internal electrical distribution systems to identify gaps in reliability, redundancy, and performance
• Develop and maintain standards for electrical infrastructure design, including backup power, redundancy architecture, and failover systems
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for power-related incidents and drive corrective actions to closure
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to implement infrastructure upgrades and improvements
• Support development and maintenance of single-line diagrams, utility records, and infrastructure documentation

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure electrical utility infrastructure and internal systems comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NERC, local utility tariffs, etc.)
• Identify and assess electrical infrastructure risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect critical operations
• Support emergency response planning related to utility outages and power disruptions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on utility power systems, electrical distribution, or facilities infrastructure
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with electrical utility providers on technical and contractual matters
• Proficiency with medium and high voltage electrical distribution systems
• Strong understanding of power system analysis, load flow studies, and reliability concepts
• Experience with backup power systems including generators, UPS, and automatic transfer switches (ATS)
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, NERC)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site or campus-scale electrical infrastructure
• Experience with utility rate analysis, demand management, or energy procurement
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, power monitoring platforms, or Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other critical infrastructure environments
• Working knowledge of renewable energy integration and microgrid systems

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other Site Ranges May Differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.