Power Distribution Engineering Associate
Power Distribution Engineering Associate
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15-03-2025
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About the company:
A premier research institution advancing science in energy environment computing and biosciences. It fosters collaboration operates cuttingedge facilities and drives innovation to address global challenges.
Position overview:
The Power Distribution Engineering Associate will provide expert technical support for AC infrastructure upgrades to support the ongoing project and its enhancements.
This role involves assisting with design support documentation procurement fabrication installation and testing of AC upgrades to the projects existing infrastructure. This role requires handson experience in the Utility/R&D environment and a background in electronics or electrical engineering and strong skills in proactive problemsolving and strategic decisionmaking within established practices and policies.
Location: Berkeley CA
Duration: 1 year contract
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead efforts in the design upgrade and maintenance of low and mediumvoltage AC distribution systems including electrical panels transformers switchgear and circuit breakers.
- Perform and review system analyses load calculations and capacity planning to ensure system reliability and optimal performance.
- Ensure full compliance with NFPA 70E / NEC IEEE and other applicable standards taking a proactive role in identifying and addressing compliance issues.
- Oversee and manage the fabrication installation and testing of electrical systems to ensure adherence to project specifications and highquality performance.
- Collaborate closely with engineers tradespeople and vendors to plan coordinate and execute AC distribution projects effectively.
- Drive the integration of new AC distribution systems with backup power solutions providing technical leadership and problemsolving.
- Evaluate and validate systems to ensure safety efficiency and operational reliability implementing improvements where necessary.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of designs upgrades and maintenance activities for project tracking compliance audits and future reference.
- Ensure compliance with electrical requirements (voltage resistance grounding power).
- Lead troubleshooting connectivity issues and maintain necessary qualifications (e.g. Qualified Electrical Worker NFPA 70E).
- Design and assist in implementing AC systems conducting tests and selecting reliable components.
- Test cables for continuity signal strength and interference postinstallation.
- Document cabling systems and designs using CAD tools adhering to company standards.
- Use procurement systems and assist in procuring electronics equipment ensuring compliance with standards.
- Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with organizational goals safety budget and timelines.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to manage project timelines budgets and resources.
- Lead and coordinate with other trades (electricians technicians) and outside vendors to avoid conflicts.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety protocols.
- Use tools like cable testers VNAs TDRs OTDRs oscilloscopes signal generators spectrum analyzers power meters and HiPot testers.
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field or equivalent experience plus 5 years of professional experience.
- Proven expertise in the design testing troubleshooting and maintenance of low and mediumvoltage AC distribution systems including power distribution control systems and wiring.
- Proficient in interpreting and applying electrical schematics mechanical drawings and technical diagrams to support system design and troubleshooting.
- Ability to draft oneline diagrams
- Understanding of 3 Phase Power Systems
- Interpret/Draft AC Distribution schematic drawings
- Ability to load balance and perform load calculations
- Solid foundation in electronic circuit/system design testing and troubleshooting with experience in integrating electronic and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with various cable types (e.g. multiconductor fiber optic coaxial twisted pair power) and their specifications for system integration and performance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of electrical codes (e.g. NEC) safety standards (e.g. NFPA 70 NFPA 70E OSHA IEC) lab safety protocols and risk assessment in electromechanical systems with awareness of Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) certification requirements.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD OrCAD KiCAD) for schematic capture layout and system modeling.
- Ability to collaborate with mechanical engineers and work with mechanical models to ensure seamless integration of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Licensed Electrician certification.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
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