Facility Electrical System Engineer 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a skilled professional to join our Engineering Services (ES) Division as a Facility Electrical System Engineer with the Engineering Services - Science and Technology Operations (ES-STO) group. As a vital member of the facilities engineering team, you will contribute to the implementation of the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at LANL in support of systems, structure, and component modifications and new installations, and will support nuclear, accelerator, or non-nuclear facilities across 38 square miles of the Laboratory.

About the Role

If you're eager to support the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission, this opportunity allows you to learn from experienced electrical engineers and their in-depth knowledge of various construction methods and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management
• Assess, maintain, and upgrade facility power distribution systems
• Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer(s) to establish design requirements, scope, schedule, and cost
• Qualify as Electrical Safety Officer and support work planning, hazard control, and abnormal event responses and investigation

Requirements

• Ability to prepare calculations, apply engineering methods, and apply technology-aided engineering tools to facility and operations-based engineering challenges
• Basic knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NEC, and NFPA
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering principles, design guides, and relevant standards
• Knowledge of engineering work planning, design change control, and coordination
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of practical experience. Candidates that meet the degree requirement but lack the two-year experience may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.

Skills

• Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable
• Combined experience related to engineering, calculations, and design of facility electrical systems, structures, and components such as switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, motor starters/VFDs, Small UPS, panelboards, feeders, branch circuits, and short circuit analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE standards applicable to electrical design implementation
• Experience with SKM Power tools Software or similar electrical system analysis software

Pay

$96,600 - $158,000

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

Additional Details

This position requires a Q clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service (1 year for this position) before being eligible to apply for other posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.