Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) · 8 hours ago
AC Power Branch Electrical Engineer
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $206K/yr
5+ years expPrinceton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is seeking a Power Electrical Engineer to join their Facilities Engineering Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operations, performance, and maintenance of the facilities' power system, participating in the design and specification of Medium and Low Voltage AC power distributions and overseeing engineering and construction activities.
CollaborationEducationEnergy
Responsibilities
Maintain cognizance over all the PPPL electrical distribution systems including 138kV, 26.4kV, 13.8kV 4.16kV and 480V systems including emergency / optional standby systems such as uninterruptable power supplies and generators
Respond to emergencies and other unplanned events affecting the power system during normal and off hours
Participate in the design and specification of medium and Low Voltage power distributions systems typical of large industrial facilities
Oversee the activities of the Facilities AC Power Branch technicians, engineering subcontractors, construction subcontractors and equipment suppliers
Provide oversight of AC Power Branch equipment; ensuring routine maintenance for transformers, switchgear and motor control centers
Update and maintain written procedures, specifications, SOWs (Statements of Work), and Job Plans for AC Power related work
Establish strong, technically detailed, and daily communications with PPPL’s Engineering Group through all phases of project delivery
Perform detailed review of design documents for conformance with PPPL Standards and other applicable requirements
Advocate on behalf of facilities operations and maintenance to identify areas of meaningful improvement to the PPPL Standards
Firsthand oversight of building electrical infrastructure, standby power systems, testing and energization
Knowledge and support in design, delivery and commissioning of electrical metering and energy management systems
Be a liaison to facility operations and maintenance staff and their subject matter experts
Bring experience in the development and execution of AC Power QA/QC workflows on electrical systems, and act as a primary PPPL representative in these efforts
Develop electrical engineering options for problems and be capable of quantifying price and schedule impacts for each
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree Electrical Engineering
Five years' experience in the design and specification of electrical power systems equipment in a utility, industrial or in scientific research environment including power distribution, motor controls, PLC and relay controls, advanced metering, and variable speed drives
Shall have proficiency in power systems analysis using SKM PowerTools
Shall be able to run load flow, short circuit and arch flash analysis using this platform to maintain and update the lab's arc flash and protective coordination analysis and provide the engineering oversight to keep PPPL in compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA Guidelines
Understand Power system relay protection and implement upgrades and modifications
Ability to interpret electrical construction documents and understand applicable codes
Strong technical proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and AutoCAD
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of scientific and technical personnel and willingness to work on all aspects of a project, including the supervision of AC Power Branch technician staff, engineering subcontractor and electrical contractors
Codes and Standards Familiarity: NEC, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE, ANSI
Professional Electrical Engineer licensed in New Jersey or EIT with goal to obtain PE license
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program
Company
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
A proud U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
Leadership Team
Kristen Fischer
Chief Financial Officer, Head of Business Operations
Timothy Meyer
Chief Operating Officer
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