POWER Engineer

Title: Power Engineer

Location: Fort Meade MD ( Hybrid) 

Clearance required:  Secret Clearance

Certification required by project: IAT Level 2   

A Power Subject Matter Expert is needed to provide power systems engineering support for Defense Information System Network (DISN) infrastructure, encompassing both core DISN requirements and customer-funded projects. The candidate will provide subject matter expertise throughout the  power system lifecycle, including the design, analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power systems to ensure uninterrupted, reliable, and efficient power delivery to critical DISN systems. The Contractor must stay current with, and ensure all work strictly complies with the requirements of all applicable industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Design and Engineering:

• Develop  detailed design documents, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications for AC and DC power systems.
• Perform  power system studies, including load flow analysis, short-circuit      analysis, and protective device coordination studies using industry-standard software (e.g., ETAP, SKM).
• Evaluate  existing power systems for capacity, reliability, and efficiency.
• Develop  recommendations for system upgrades and improvements.
• Design  and specify uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, and other      backup power systems.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards (e.g., IEEE, NEC, NFPA),      and DISN requirements.

Installation and Commissioning Support:

• Provide      technical support during the installation and commissioning of new power      systems equipment.
• Review      contractor submittals for compliance with design specifications and      industry standards.
• Support      site acceptance testing to verify system performance.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans for AC and DC power systems.
• Provide  troubleshooting support for power system failures and outages.
• Support  power quality analysis and identify potential problems.
• Recommend  corrective actions to resolve power system issues.

DISN Compliance:

• Ensure  all power systems designs and installations comply with applicable DISN      standards and regulations, including current DISA approval processes.
• Prepare  and submit required documentation for DISN compliance.
• Participate in DISN audits and inspections as required.

Customer-Funded Projects:

• Manage      and execute customer-funded power system projects from inception to      completion.
• Develop      project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate      with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Provide      regular project status updates.
• Ensure      projects are completed on time and within budget.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Extensive  experience with AC and DC Power Systems to:
  • Evaluate  existing facility conditions
  • Analyze    project power requirements. 
  • Develop  and document project solutions.
• Extensive   experience with Power Systems in Telecommunications, Central Office,      and/or Datacenter environments. 
• Experience  with Telecommunications and Core Networking Equipment AC and DC Power      Requirements
• Possess  excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact      with management and staff at all levels.
• Candidate  should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelors  Degree in a related field.