Power and Electronics Engineering Manager
Geosyntec Consultants · Oak Ridge, TN · 2 wk ago
On-siteConsultingFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of electrical power and electronics engineers/technicians
- Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical power systems (480V/240V distribution, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, generators)
- Own electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation
- Provide engineering support for machine-level electrical systems: power distribution, drives, controls electronics, sensors, and wiring
- Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, and Automation teams on equipment installations and upgrades
- Lead root-cause analysis for electrical failures, downtime events, and equipment reliability issues
- Ensure electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC/electronics interfaces are maintained and updated
- Manage external contractors, integrators, and vendors as required
- Drive continuous improvement in power reliability, energy efficiency, and electrical safety
- Provide capital project support including scope development, design review, and commissioning
- Serve as Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
- (required)
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
- (preferred)
Skills, Experience And Qualifications
- Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.
- (required)
- Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
- (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
- (required)
- 7+ years of experience in power electronics design and development
- Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams
- Strong knowledge of electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation
- Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and simulation tools
- Experience in manufacturing and/or nuclear industry.
- (preferred)
Location Details
- Onsite position in Oak Ridge
- One-year base assignment with possibility of extension and/or conversion after.