Overview

High Voltage Engineer

LOCATION: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: None

CERTIFICATION: Professional Engineer (PE)

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY: $165,000- $200,000

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an High Voltage (HV) Engineer located at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. The High Voltage (HV) Engineer serves as the primary Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the site’s electrical distribution infrastructure, including substations, medium-to-high voltage switchgear, and campus-wide distribution networks (typically 2.4kV to 35kV+) at NASA Ames Research Center. This is an oversight, engineering, and planning role.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution
At least 5–7 years of professional experience in high-voltage power distribution, substation engineering, or heavy industrial electrical systems
Knowledge and experience working within Federal and California facility electrical distribution infrastructure including medium-to-high voltage switchgear, and campus-wide distribution networks (typically 2.4kV to 35kV+)
Detailed experience with National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
Current NFPA 70E / Arc Flash Training is required
Flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to a diverse audience of project managers, engineers, technical staff, and contractors
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated problem solver and independent thinker

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Professional Engineer (PE) License is highly preferred.
NASA, federal, state, or local government experience highly desired
Expertise in electromechanical and solid-state relays calibration and setting an advantage
Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirable
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what is outlined, but if you think you can bring High Voltage Engineering value we encourage you to apply

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary Technical Authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the site’s electrical distribution infrastructure, including substations, medium-to-high voltage switchgear, and campus-wide distribution networks (typically 2.4kV to 35kV+) at NASA Ames Research Center.
Develop a 5-to-10-year master plan with cost-benefit analyses for electrical distribution infrastructure, including major capital improvements (switchgear. transformer replacements, and substation modernization)
Provide engineering-level guidance to field crews, high-voltage technicians, and electricians during complex troubleshooting or emergency repairs.
Review and approve engineering packages, technical submittals, one-line diagrams, and protection/coordination studies for new construction or system retrofits
Ensure engineering designs and field work meet National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and NFPA 70E requirements
Implement strict adherence to safety standards by acting as the lead authority on NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
Oversee arc flash studies and ensure OSHA/site-specific safety mandate compliance
Analyze contractor-provided data (e.g., dissolved gas analysis, relay testing, thermographic scans) to predict equipment life cycles and prevent outages
Support technical reviews for equipment upgrades to ensure compliance with technical requirements.
Identify, prioritize, communicate, and deconflict tasks, deliverables, and project impacts
Interface with Government, contractors, and project partner staff for tasks, updates, and status
Responsible for monthly, annual, and project milestone review assessments and reports

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