Y-12 National Security Complex · 1 day ago
Electrical Design Engineer
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expY-12 National Security Complex is committed to supporting missions vital to national and global security. The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for developing detailed design packages, providing engineering support, and troubleshooting plant systems with a focus on instrumentation and controls.
ManufacturingProfessional ServicesSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop high quality detailed design packages
Provide engineering procurement and field technical support to implement designs
Provide expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant systems
Prepare conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost-estimating bills of material and man-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and title II engineering deliverables
Prepare calculations and analyses, construction specifications & drawings, and equipment specifications
Work as a team member of an integrated project team or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task
Provide input to system engineers and other plant customers
Perform walkdowns in existing plant facilities to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel
Apply technical expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the Electrical Engineering field
Provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes, and standards
Provide field troubleshooting support of existing systems to inform design for corrective maintenance activities
Prepare conduit/cables schedules, conduit/equipment plans, one-line diagrams, wiring/connection/schematic diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, various sections/elevations/details, calculations, datasheets, and construction specifications
Develop control cabinet assembly drawings, system diagrams, and control logic for both batch and continuous processes using conventional analog instrumentation, distributed digital control systems, and programmable logic controller/human-machine interfaces (PLCs/HMIs)
Develop process control system narratives, aid in the development of process software requirements, and provide input to Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 2 years of relevant experience
OR MS in Engineering /Physical science
OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript
3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative)
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
This position may be categorized as a 'designated position' identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants
Preferred
A Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred but not required
Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing the National Electrical Code, UL508A, and relevant ISA standards to design instrumentation and controls systems
Experience utilizing Rockwell Automation industrial automation software (RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, etc.)
Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders
Demonstrated technical capabilities, leadership, and work ethic
Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process
Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
Good written and oral communications skills
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Company
Y-12 National Security Complex
Y-12 National Security Complex is a premier manufacturing facility.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jill A. Armstrong, CFCM
Program Coordinator, Strategic Partnership Projects
Mandy Parks, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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