Senior Electrical Engineer

Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Ogden, UT
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Citizenship Requirement: Yes, US Citizenship required.
Req #: 3885 (2897)

Salary: $86,000 - $130,000

Expected Contract Length: 2 years with potential for extensions.

US Citizenship Required
100% Onsite - No Telework

Project Overview:
Craig Technologies is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Craig Technologies & Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Craig Technologies's scope of service in Sentinel's current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Craig Technologies has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

Job Summary:
In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project's electrical engineering aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure uniquely complex requirements of a project's electrical engineering aspects are met.

This position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer, located in Ogden, UT, who will prepare designs for electrical systems associated with DOD and USAF projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. This role will specifically support the USAF Sentinel program Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. #LI-SNH

Major Responsibilities:

Level I:
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications
Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Craig Technologies Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals
Coordinates electrical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
Completes electrical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

Level II:
Plans and conducts independent electrical work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of electrical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on a medium size project or assignment in support of a global business unit

Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission, and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Craig Technologies Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
Develops conceptual designs for electrical engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements
Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules
Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting
Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of electrical aspects of the work
This role will support design development of Electrical systems and equipment design for the Sentinel program project by preparing engineering studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.
Work with and mentor junior electrical engineers as well as work with other technical disciplines in a team environment.
Develop new design drawings using Autocad such as single lines, panel schedules, schematics, cable block diagrams, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and more.
Perform power system analysis modeling and calculations utilizing ETAP. Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.
Other facility calculations include, lighting design using AGI 32, facility ground grid sizing utilizing ETAP, and underground cable thermal de-rating analysis utilizing ETAP
Perform equipment sizing calculations such as medium voltage utility and low voltage transformers, panel boards, surge protective devices, uninterruptable power supplies and battery sizing calculations
Perform circuit breaker and cable sizing calculations per NFPA 70 to include various de-rating factors.
Develop equipment and material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact
Develop procurement documentation (written scopes of work) as well as perform supplier proposal evaluations.
Review vendor submittals and integrate information into the design
Coordinate systems requirement development and verifications with Systems engineering and the client

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level I:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant work experience
Must be a United States Citizen
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Level II:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant work experience
Must be a United States Citizen
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings, calculations, and specifications for Electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building Electrical systems. US citizenship is required per contract requirement. Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively. Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards. Broad knowledge of the application of Electrical engineering design principles. Strong knowledge of electrical systems for part of, or all of, the responsibilities listed above. Strong understanding of engineering drawings, systems calculations, equipment sizing and cable sizing. Strong knowledge of power systems load modeling and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Level I:
MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Level II:
MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university with 8-11 years of relevant experience.
Registered Professional Engineer in USA (Electrical Engineering). Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000. Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense. Experience executing engineering design with Smartplant 3D. Experience performing calculations with ETAP. Understanding of Mechanical and Process engineering discipline drawings and system calculations, as related to electrical design requirements. Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact. Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide.
Secret clearance is preferred, but not required.

The salary range for this role is $86,000 - $130,000; however, Craig Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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