Sandia National Laboratories · 6 hours ago
Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer - Facilities Power, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $194K/yr
5+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a dedicated and innovative Electrical Systems and Operations Engineer to ensure the electrical systems at Sandia are available, reliable, sustainable, and safe, while collaborating with various teams to support mission success.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and oversee the development of high, medium, and low voltage electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations in compliance with applicable codes. This includes electrical equipment, controls, components, systems, and products, as well as meters for overhead and underground distribution and transmission line construction and maintenance
Plan and execute maintenance strategies by modeling electrical systems, conducting condition assessments, analyzing operational data, balancing loads, and identifying upgrade and lifecycle replacement options to enhance system reliability
Develop comprehensive power outage procedures to guide project and maintenance activities effectively
Analyze and review arc flash calculations to ensure compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-70E) and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards
Manage the electrical metering system for the power distribution network
Research and test innovative techniques and equipment aimed at improving energy efficiency in building electrical systems and utility contracts
Assess the capabilities and performance of existing high, medium, and low voltage electrical components, systems, substations, and networks, including looped and radial systems, relays, and meters
Provide detailed systems analyses for electronic systems and subsystems to support operational efficiency
Conduct lighting calculations and analyses
Design lightning protection systems
Support the design of photovoltaic systems, ensuring their safe and compliant operation
Develop and implement inspection and testing procedures for electrical components and systems, adhering to Western Electrical Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability standards and reporting requirements
Perform strategic planning and forecasting for site load projections over a 10-year horizon to ensure adequate capacity and reliability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline, plus five (5) or more years of experience
Minimum of five (5) years experience in low voltage (<600VAC) building electrical power and distribution
Experience working in one or more of the following: A Facilities organization, An Engineering firm, A Construction industry, Inspection with design experience
Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE L-level security clearance
Preferred
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power and power distribution (up to 600VAC)
Licensed Engineer or the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) License
Proficient in current electrical codes and standards, including NEC and NFPA 70E
Basic understanding of Facilities, Commercial, and Laboratory engineering related to design, construction, and contracting
Experience with Arc Flash Hazard calculations and relevant software, as well as short circuit and load flow calculations
Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, utilizing and interpreting power quality instrumentation for diagnostics
Strong analytical and reasoning skills to identify and resolve electrical risk issues, with a focus on mission objectives, and to provide recommendations to management and key stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in coordinating power outages effectively
Ability to establish and maintain productive internal customer relationships
Proven capability to plan, organize, lead, and monitor team efforts to successful completion
Familiarity with NNSA, DOE, or other federal government requirements
Competence in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending effective solutions for electrical system challenges
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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