Flexton Inc.
Two roles
Principle Power distribution engineer - 67/hr on w2( 10+ years)
Sr Power distribution engineer - 57/hr on w2(7 to 10 years)
Location - Berkeley, CA
Engineering Division is hiring a Sr/Principal Power Distribution Engineering Associate to provide expert technical support for AC upgrades infrastructure to support the Advanced Light Source (ALS) and its upgrade project (ALS-U). This role involves providing assistance and design support, documentation, procurement, fabrication, installation, and testing of AC upgrades to the current ALS AC infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead efforts in the design, upgrade, and maintenance of low- and medium-voltage AC distribution systems, including electrical panels, transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers.
- Perform and review system analyses, load calculations, and capacity planning to ensure system reliability and optimal performance.
- Ensure full compliance with NFPA 70E / NEC, IEEE, and other applicable standards, taking a proactive role in identifying and addressing compliance issues.
- Oversee and manage the fabrication, installation, and testing of electrical systems to ensure adherence to project specifications and high-quality performance.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, tradespeople, and vendors to plan, coordinate, and execute AC distribution projects effectively.
- Drive the integration of new AC distribution systems with backup power solutions, providing technical leadership and problem-solving.
- Evaluate and validate systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and operational reliability, implementing improvements where necessary.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of designs, upgrades, and maintenance activities for project tracking, compliance audits, and future reference.