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Brookhaven National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

Upton, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $211K/yr

10+ years exp

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary laboratory committed to delivering discovery science and transformative technology. They are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work on diverse commercial and institutional building application projects, focusing on innovative electrical systems from concept to completion.

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Responsibilities

Perform calculations to validate added loads to existing electrical service and/or distribution and coordinated overcurrent protection and equipment sizing to comply with NEC

Layout and design of electrical equipment including but not limited to normal and emergency switchboards/switchgears, motor control centers, distribution and branch panel boards, disconnect switches, motor starters/VFD, etc

Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective and efficient resolutions to management/project manager in a timely manner while working on several projects at once

Development of design documents, specifications, and detailed risers

Prepare and/or review detailed cost estimates and contracts

Perform construction related activities including the review of shop drawing submittals, preparation of Request for Information (RFI) responses

Conduct site visits before and during construction to identify issues and recommend field modifications depending on site conditions

Perform project management duties including, but not limited to, validating project scope, tracking project budget and milestones, and ensuring procedural documentation is completed and recorded

Manage design project budgets and update budgets to reflect revisions or changes in scope

Mentor and review designs by junior electrical engineers to ensure designs are efficient, code compliant, and adhere to BNL design standards/guidelines

Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness

Qualification

Electrical systems designNational Electrical Code (NEC)AutoCAD proficiencyElectrical load calculationsMedium voltage distributionProject managementCustomer communicationContinuous professional developmentMicrosoft Office proficiencyRevit proficiencyPMP certificationProfessional engineering licenseTeamworkMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited University or College and at least ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in electrical systems design

Must have broad knowledge of building electrical systems including grounding, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm systems

Detailed knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC- NFPA 70) and other NFPA codes relevant to power systems, fire alarm and applicable industry and client standards

Knowledge in the preparation of specifications for the selection and installation of power distribution equipment

Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective and efficient resolutions to management/project manager in a timely manner while working on several projects at once

Knowledge in the preparation of load calculations, short-circuit availability, arc flash mitigation, motor-starting, and other electrical power distribution and lighting calculations to support the design projects

Develop electrical construction bid documents including single line and three-line drawings, relaying schematics, equipment layouts, underground distribution duct banks, equipment schedules, conduit routing, distribution, motor control schemes, lighting and lighting controls, and fire alarm

Experience managing multiple projects

Excellent teamwork and customer communications skills are required

Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD to produce design drawings and sketches

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Valid NYS drivers' license is required

Preferred

Minimum of fifteen (15) years progressively responsible related work experience including demonstrated outstanding abilities in engineering leadership required. Expected to have at least five (5) years as an Engineer I or equivalent

Must have attained distinction by specific outstanding engineering achievements and/or contributions to the Laboratory through sustained superior level of engineering endeavors

Advanced degree (e.g., Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering)

PMP certification

Proficient in Revit

Knowledge of medium voltage distribution and transmission

Development of low voltage design documents (telecom, security, AV)

Proficient in SKM, Lumen, or any other industry recognized software to support calculations

Professional engineering license in New York State