RTX · 7 hours ago
Principal Electrical Technician/Designer
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expRTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Facilities Electrical designer/technician will be responsible for ensuring compliance with electrical safety policies and leading electrical design projects for manufacturing and support areas.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for completing, on a continuous and proactive basis, the Tucson Airport & Airforce Plant 44 Site facilities electrical safety risk assessment associated with all existing electrical power distribution equipment focusing on electrical equipment shock and arc flash risk hazards where components are operating at 50 volts or more AC and DC as addressed in the latest edition of NFPA 70E, 'Electrical Safety in the Workplace' and mandated by the RTX Corporate and Raytheon EHS Electrical Safety Policy noted
Conduct risk assessments associated with electrical power distribution system impedance modeling, determination of symmetrical fault current calculated values and equipment specific incident energy analysis
Conduct analysis and assessment that for Performing electrical distribution equipment 'Arc Flash Evaluation/Calculations' per IEEE standards and EH&S Group
Conduct safety assessment for electrical power distribution systems using AutoCAD based master as-built electronic files
Conduct assessment analysis, evaluation, hazard equipment labeling and documentation
Review and oversight of ongoing changes to the existing site electrical power distribution systems and construction execution efforts
Ensure compliance with all RTX and Raytheon Corporate, federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and standards with regards to assigned Project electrical scope of work (SOW)
Coordinate electrical designs with other building design disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, IT, and security
Interface and coordinate Project electrical requirements with internal and external resources such as information technology, safety, security, internal construction trade workers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
Qualification
Required
This position role and responsibility requires a BS Electrical Engineering, (BSEE), BS Architectural Engineer, Power Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience in building electrical engineering/design and construction, or an advance degree and three (3) years of experience. In the absence of a degree a combination of eight (8) years relevant experience, education, and/or certifications in lieu of degree may be considered
Working knowledge and experience with basic electrical engineering analysis and calculations associated industrial electrical power distribution system using industry recognized third party electrical engineering analysis software package such as SKM Software and Power Tools for Windows (PTW) or similar software package for system impedance modeling and performing system fault current, load flow and voltage drop, equipment arc flash evaluation and hazard labeling, feeder, branch circuit, and transformer sizing, and overcurrent protective device coordination studies
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
At least five (5) years in building and facilities electrical engineering, design, construction with emphasis on the following: High, medium and low voltage rated industrial electrical power distribution systems. Electrical power distribution systems having multi-frequency ratings (e.g. 50/60 and 400 Hertz (HZ.). Uninterruptable power supply (UPS). Local, alternate on-site electrical power generation systems, including diesel engine/generators and enclosures, automatic and manual transfer switch (ATS/MTS) and related electrical code and NFPA requirements. Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, 'Electrical Safety in the Workplace' and specifically, available incident energy, corresponding working distances, approach boundaries, and arc flash personal protective equipment (PPE) for electrical equipment being evaluated. Electrical power distribution system load calculations and electrical distribution equipment sizing and capacity ratings. Industrial motor and process controls and interlock systems. Other electrical based low voltage systems such as secure and un-secure communications, electronic security, fire alarm detection and alarm, public address, audio/visual, power distribution system engineering analysis including load, voltage drop, fault current, motor starting, harmonic and equipment arc flash evaluation and safety labeling
Familiarity with building and facility architectural, structural, mechanical HVAC, process and plumbing, civil, and environmental compliance and other discipline general design and construction coordination and execution methods and requirements
At least five (5) years of experience with Project electrical construction execution, methods and materials including customer service and project execution in electrical power distribution systems
At least five (5) years of experience writing clear technical engineering specifications, reports and operating procedures
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance within 120 days of acceptance and start of employment with RTX
Preferred
Have an active Professional Engineering license/registration in Electrical Engineering in the State of Arizona or be eligible to obtain the registration within 6 months from the date of hire
Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) per NFPA 780 and specifically, Air Force Explosive Safety program and requirements
Industrial grounding and bonding design in support for electrical safety and explosive safety
Electrical design and construction material take-off and cost estimating using material and labor unit cost data base
Interior and exterior lighting design and controls
Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate with internal leadership/management, outside suppliers & vendors, contractors, and internal customers
Proficiency in reading, printing/plotting, and creating CAD drawing redlines and construction documents
Expert knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70, 70E, 72, 90, 101, and 110 as well as other national, state, local building codes and regulations concerning facilities design/engineering, operations and maintenance activities
Solid computer skills including proficiency with AutoCad, REVIT, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project Scheduler
Knowledge of ICD705 physical security requirements for sensitive compartmented buildings and structures
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Retirement and work/life benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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