Quality Assurance Electrical Engineer
A Quality Assurance Electrical Engineer position just opened up in Pasadena, CA at the JPL/NASA facility. In this role you will be responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of the laboratory. The mission of the department is to provide superior logistics, advanced workplaces, and resilient infrastructure to enable optimal Laboratory operations. You must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar and a minimum of 6 years of related experience and be a U.S. Citizen.
Location: Pasadena, CA 91109
Position: Quality Assurance Electrical Engineer
Pay Rate: $50 – $74.30/hour DOE
Duration: 3-4 months
Schedule:1st Shift; 9/80 Schedule
Facilities Management is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of the laboratory. The mission of the department is to provide superior logistics, advanced workplaces, and resilient infrastructure to enable optimal Laboratory operations.
Facilities personnel are responsible for the overall development and maintenance of the JPL physical property which resides on 167 acres, with 2.5 million square feet of offices and laboratories in 128 buildings, housing over 6000 people. The mission of the division is to provide a safe environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge in support of JPL’s projects and missions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications for:
- Compliance with the California Electrical Code (CEC), and applicable building and energy codes.
- Adherence to the JPL Facilities Design Standards and accepted engineering practices.
- Coordination with architectural, structural, mechanical, and other building systems.
- Constructability, clarity, completeness, and long-term maintainability.
Review and evaluate:
- Electrical load calculations, short-circuit and coordination studies, and single-line diagrams.
- Grounding and bonding systems, lighting and lighting control systems, and power distribution systems.
- Provide clear, concise, and actionable written Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) comments and technical feedback to designers and consultants using Bluebeam.
- Review resubmittals and verify incorporation of required corrections.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of QA/QC review standards, checklists, and procedures.
- Participate in technical meetings and internal design reviews; provide guidance on code interpretation and design issues.
- Identify non-conforming work, potential safety risks, and design deficiencies, and support their resolution.
- Maintain accurate records of reviews, approvals, and QA/QC documentation.
- Prepare activity summaries and status/progress reports.
- Support continuous improvement of design quality, consistency, and compliance across facilities projects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
- Must have QA/QC experience and design review of moderately complex building or facilities projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical building systems, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
- Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate construction drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with efficiency and sound professional judgment.
- Experience with high-voltage systems, electrical controls equipment, and controls interfaces.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Skills:
- Professional engineering license or progress toward licensure.
- Working knowledge of LEED principles and building commissioning practices.
About our client:
Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Manages many of NASA’s robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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