Experienced Electrical Engineer
As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions.
About the Role
SRNS is seeking to hire Experienced Electrical Engineers to fill I&C Electrical Engineers and High Voltage Power System Distribution Engineers roles. Selected candidates will report to the Facilities & Systems Engineering (F&SE) Organization or the Design Engineering (DE) Organization and will work on various projects at SRS. These engineers will be responsible for leadership roles in planning, design, procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems.
Responsibilities
I&C Electrical Engineer Responsibilities Include:
- Knowledge of national codes and standards, such as NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI, and IES/ISA.
- Engineering analysis, construction support, walkdowns, design development, and generation of design output documents including but not limited to:
- Single Line Drawings
- Electrical Equipment Lists
- Control System Design
- Control Schematics and Connection Diagrams
- Electrical Equipment Specifications
- Bulk Material Specifications
- Circuit/Raceway/Wiring/Connection Design
- Grounding
- Heat Tracing
- Fire Detection
- Short Circuit Calculations
- Arc Flash Incident Energy Analysis
- Load Flow Analysis
- Electrical System Sizing Calculations
High Voltage Power System Distribution Engineer Responsibilities Include:
- Knowledge of distribution systems with voltages ranging from 120V to 13.8kV, transformers, and switchgear.
- Knowledge of electrical National Codes and Standards such as NFPA 70/70E and IEEE.
- Electrical system protection, coordination curves, load studies, and arc flash analysis.
- Hands-on electrical design validation and verification experience.
- Low and medium voltage experience developing system repair designs, system calibration, and installation plans.
- Experience in low to medium voltage industrial power systems with voltage of 480V through 13.8kV.
- Experience providing oversight, design, planning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low and medium voltage systems infrastructure such as:
- Distribution cables
- Control systems
- Protective relaying
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Substations
- Breakers
- Motor control centers
- Alarms
- Overall system coordination
- Experience performing modeling and simulation for power systems and short circuit analysis using simulation software platforms (e.g., ETAP).
- Lighting design, uninterruptible power systems, vessel heaters and heat trace, lockout/tagout, relay control systems, variable speed drives, diesel generators and automatic transfer switches, harmonics, and their effects on electrical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus at least five years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR
- Master's degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE), OR
- Doctoral degree in relevant field.
Qualifications
We'd also like to see:
- Master or PhD degree in applicable science or engineering discipline.
- Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles, and techniques.
- Working knowledge of standard engineering/scientific practices and applications.
Security Clearance
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. Clearance required to perform job: L, Q.
Pay
Salary Range: $87,444 - $122,640. This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.
Benefits
SRNS offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-service employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance with buy-up options
- Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision is to "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation, and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to model excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer:
- Deliver Results: Meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals, and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
- Energize and Recognize Teams: Growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
- Build Relationships: Developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
- Shape the Future: Creating a diverse, innovative, and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.