The Electrical Services Design Engineer (ESDE) reports to the Director of Planning, Engineering & Architecture.  This position’s primary responsibility is to coordinate campus-wide electrical system distribution testing, and maintenance and operations, support services and projects, a variety of small and large renovation projects, as well as new construction projects. The ESDE is knowledgeable and experienced in the conduct of electrical tests on power distribution and utilization equipment. Experience shall include the safe inspection, evaluation and testing of existing and newly-installed switchgear, circuit breakers (air, vacuum, oil, and SF6 gas types), electrical bus networks, cables, protective relaying, metering, power transformers, instrument transformers, motors, surge arresters, capacitors, motors, generators, transfer switches, batteries, and control systems, with reference to applicable standards such as the International Electrical Testing Association ANSI/NETA Acceptance and Maintenance standards, NFPA 70B and other industry accepted standards and practices.

The ESDE works collaboratively with the Facilities Operations, Planning, Design and Construction, Senior Mechanical Engineer, the Campus Inspector, campus electrical personnel, campus instrumentation personnel, campus fire alarm shop personnel and central plant personnel, Environment, Health, and Safety, Academic Divisions, project management and architectural/engineering support staff of Planning, Design & Construction.

• Make recommendations for and oversees the testing and maintenance of electrical power equipment by campus personnel and contracted service providers.
• Manages electrical maintenance and corrective projects with crews but can work independently.
• Individual may coordinate investigations, tests, and evaluations, and prepares written reports as needed.
• Review new construction and renovation projects for proper installation of electrical equipment for Planning, Design & Construction.
• Ensure installations and designs are compliant to electrical code, OSHA regulations and Caltech Design Guidelines for all maintenance repairs, renovation and new construction projects.
• Work with a qualified electrical engineering firm to perform shock and arc flash risk assessments and short circuity fault/device coordination studies are performed, along with coordinating the installation and maintaining the accuracy of the arc flash hazard warning labels.
• Evaluate faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software.
• Coordinate testing required to identify, locate, and correct electrical circuit abnormalities.
• Identify the types, classification, and application of transformers and electrical circuits used as temporary or emergency power sources.
• Understand the differences between dry-type, cast-coil, and liquid-filled transformers.
• Understand the application of power substation, distribution, instrument, and control Transformers.
• Reviews tests and inspects insulation on electrical equipment.
• Coordinates work by others doing insulation testing, on conductors, oil filled transformers, and other electrical devices.
• Monitor in the installation, maintenance and renewal of cable, bus bar, overhead conductors, riser, jumpers, insulators, supports and bushings.
• Develop an Electrical Safety Program and coordinate field audit of this program.
• Provide electrical design services to the Design & Construction Team as needed per California Electrical Code.
• Design electrical schematics, interconnection diagrams, power distribution, control panels and other electrical drawings.
• Generate detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and complete system-level electrical Bill of Materials, as required.
• Conduct building system assessments and inspections to evaluate conditions, operations, and maintenance requirements of building electrical systems.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel for issues on electrical systems. Support faculty, consultants and field electricians, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 10+/- years of experience.
• electrical component maintenance and testing, design of lighting, power, data and communication systems in research and academic laboratory facilities or hospital facilities.
• Electrical Professional Engineer license from the State of California
• Knowledge of:

             – Short-circuit voltage drop calculations

             – Electrical and control components, instruments, sensors, switches and equipment selection

             – Electro-mechanical controls and interlocks

• Thorough understanding of local, state and federal codes.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD.
• Building Information Modeling experience including specific experience participating in whole building clash detection processes.
• Ability to multi-task and make appropriate decisions about prioritizing assignment.
• Ability to specify and select test equipment such as insulation resistance and power-factor measuring equipment, Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeters (DLRO), circuit breaker test equipment, transformer turns ratio and winding resistance test equipment, high potential test equipment, grounding systems test equipment, infrared (IR) survey instruments, metering and relaying test equipment, for example.
• Experienced in defining the approach boundaries, arc-flash boundaries, establish and enforce lock-out/tag-out policies confined space work practices, and safe handling of materials utilized in the trade, in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Cal-Osha, NFPA and all other applicable codes.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical (i.e., motors, generators, etc.) equipment technology and applications, 120V single phase and 480V 3-phase circuits, programmable logic control equipment, operations and programming, electrical protective devices, low, medium and high voltage switchgear equipment, technology, maintenance and servicing, motor control centers and 4160 equipment.
• Manage, interpret, and evaluate standard insulation power-factor/dissipation-factor tests on electrical power equipment, including transformers, breakers, cables, bushings, rotating equipment, and insulating liquids.

Preferred Skills/Experience/Certifications:

• 30 hours documented safety training/certification through one or multiple OSHA approved trainers.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting of industrial electrical power distribution and control systems.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience.

Required Degree:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Other position information:

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000 per year
• Location: Pasadena, CA
• Work Environment: 100% onsite
• Travel: no
• Visa Sponsorship: not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Physical Requirements: must be able to lift 40 pounds; must be able to walk in and around back-of-house utility areas.

Cordoba Corporation - Making A Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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