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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

NAVAIR · Naval Air Station San Diego, CA, US

Spotted 20h ago

Job details

Work mode
On-site
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 5, 2026
Job description

About this role

Position Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the MRTFB in the DoD. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

  • You will serve as a technical authority developing engineering layouts and design specifications for complex low to medium voltage electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, motor control centers (MCC's), transformers, and breaker panels.
  • You will perform engineering calculations and diagnostic assessments - load flow analysis, short circuit calculations, and protective device coordination studies to evaluate system integrity, optimize power performance, and minimize operational risk.
  • You will ensure regulatory compliance across all facility power designs and engineering initiatives, strictly enforcing the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable federal and local building codes.
  • You will author and review critical engineering documentation, including detailed technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and procurement packages, to ensure seamless equipment sourcing and full alignment with federal contracting standards.
  • You will provide technical oversight and contractor management, reviewing complex project drawings, interpreting structural interfaces, and swiftly resolving Technical Requests for Information (RFI's) to keep infrastructure projects on schedule.
  • You will direct the onsite quality assurance, inspection, and commissioning of industrial plant electrical equipment, ensuring rigorous testing protocols are successfully completed before authorizing system energization.
  • You will lead engineering investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) into critical equipment failures, unexpected blackouts, or power quality anomalies, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions to protect facility continuity.
  • You will direct long-term asset management and capacity planning initiatives to seamlessly support mission critical facility expansions, major equipment modernization upgrades, and the strategic integration of advanced new operational capabilities.
  • You will design, evaluate, and test infrastructure safety systems, including facility wide grounding grids and comprehensive lightning protection networks, to secure high value electronic assets and protect personnel from electrical hazards.
  • You will provide expert leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineers and technical staff, guiding their design methodologies, safety compliance, and project execution standards to foster professional development and build team capability.

Minimum Salary

102246

Maximum Salary

158062

Position Open Date11/05/2026

Position Close Date11/04/2027

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