Electrical Engineer Job at Amentum (Hampton)

Job Description

The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Maintenance and Reliability Engineer Manager. All work will be completed with a high level of quality, professionalism and full adherence to all safety policies and procedures. Looking for an Electrical Engineer to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems across center. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting maintenance teams with strong technical guidance.

Job Responsibility

Support maintenance and operations teams with troubleshooting and resolution of electrical, power distribution, control, and instrumentation system issues in both normal and emergent conditions
Analyze equipment failures and recurring issues, lead root cause analyses, and develop corrective and preventive actions to prevent repeat failures
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for electrical assets, including motors, drives, switchgear, controls, and related systems
Review, create, and update electrical job plans, maintenance procedures, and preventive maintenance tasks to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability
Provide electrical engineering support for equipment repairs, system upgrades, and capital improvement projects from design through execution
Identify equipment reliability risks and obsolescence concerns, and recommend design changes, process improvements, or replacement strategies
Support commissioning, testing, and turnover of new or modified electrical systems, ensuring systems meet design intent and operational requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and site safety requirements, including support of audits and inspections
Collaborate closely with reliability, mechanical, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support reliability-centered maintenance efforts
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel as needed

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
BS degree in Electrical Engineering or in appropriate discipline and two (2) to five (5) years related engineering experience, or MS degree and one (1) to three (3) years of related engineering experience, or Ph.D. and zero (0) to one (1) year of experience from an accredited engineering school and a working knowledge of maintenance and reliability requirements for mechanical systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in Microsoft Office applications required
A valid driver’s license is required
Must be able to complete and maintain a NASA background check
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others
Must be able to balance scope, schedule and budget to ensure project success
The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client
Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed

Nice to have

Experience in a utility, or research environment and familiarity with CMMS systems and asset management tools (specifically IBM Maximo)
Reliability Engineers are encouraged to get CMRP certified (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional)

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

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