Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 16 hours ago
Nuclear Facility Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Livermore, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$176K/yr - $267K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States’ security through innovative engineering solutions. The Nuclear Facility Senior Electrical Project Engineer will provide engineering support for construction and upgrades to electrical facility systems, ensuring compliance with DOE specifications and leading complex projects.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently prepare and implement complex electrical designs that require in-depth analysis, ingenuity, and creativity by utilizing design criteria, calculations, schematics, sketches, construction documents, procedures, and specifications
Utilize advanced technical engineering skills and complex electrical system experience to develop detailed designs, drawings, calculations, bills of materials, budgets, presentations, schedules, and work planning documentation to support facility improvement projects and activities, including evaluating system capacities, planning sequencing of work, and ensuring constructability
Support significant R&D projects by applying advanced level knowledge, skills, and innovation to create mechanical solutions that are safe and compliant with DOE orders and specifications
Determine functional requirements for electrical systems in a hazard category 2 nuclear facility for new or modified specialized equipment and support systems and perform advanced electrical engineering calculations
Write and communicate clear concise requirements using in-depth analysis and/or ingenuity
Lead complex internal electrical system projects with responsibility for the development of and compliance with technical criteria, schedules, and deliverables, and direct the work of electrical design drafters preparing drawings
Participate in design reviews to obtain approvals of project scope and designs
Provide technical input to others on complex design requirements and identify and evaluate potential system impacts for projects affecting facility systems while complying with LLNL procedures, work control system processes, and DOE requirements
Guide the successful completion of projects, provide regular status updates to stakeholders, and recognize when to develop and initiate workarounds to project obstacles
Generate detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Lead highly complex internal multi-disciplinary engineering projects as the Project Lead or Design Manager with overall responsibility for developing technical criteria, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
Develop, implement, and provide highly advanced engineering solutions and technical analysis to resolve highly complex technical issues
Provide project planning and project management knowledge and skills for significant R&D projects, while also applying high level expertise and innovation to create mechanical solutions that are safe and compliant with DOE orders and specifications
Collaborate with senior stakeholders, management, and DOE personnel in management and execution of the portfolio of facility projects, serving as the primary technical resource, and influencing and providing strategic technical advice
Participate in the planning development, implementation, and refinement of broad project vision and strategy and influence technical direction for the projects and the team to drive successful outcomes for deliverables
Develop new ideas, modify approaches, and/or redefine customer requirements that impact organizational operations or directions
Provide expert level capability in the design and analysis of highly complex electrical systems
Provide highly advanced technical guidance and mentorship to technical staff, fostering their technical development and supporting their growth within the team
Qualification
Required
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
Experience with and advanced level knowledge in the design of facility-related electrical systems and components such as ventilation systems and associated controls, fire protection systems, liquid nitrogen or argon systems, chilled water systems, or boiler systems
Experience developing electrical project scope, evaluating design options, determining design criteria, and in preparing and reviewing design and construction specifications, calculations, and drawings that support efficient and successful job completion in industrial facility environments
Advanced level knowledge and demonstrated proficiency and experience using of applicable codes and industry standards, e.g., IEEE, ASME, California Building Code, Uniform Building Code, ASHRAE
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact and collaborate in a team environment, including the ability to prepare, present, and explain technical or operational information and to management, reviewers, and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, oversee, and deliver multiple projects on budget and schedule, often with multiple parallel tasks that require the resolution of conflicting work requirements and prioritization of tasks toward predetermined long-range targets
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Professional Engineering registration in electrical engineering in California or reciprocity from another state within twelve months
Significant experience performing design work for electrical systems in an architectural engineering (AE) consulting environment
Significant experience with control systems and/or control room design
Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70E, and other applicable electrical codes/standards (IEEE, UL standards)
Experience with medium and low voltage power distribution systems, backup/emergency power systems and facility electrical infrastructure
Ability to perform load calculations, short circuit analysis, and arc-flash evaluations
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Creo)
Proficiency in power system analysis, fault calculations, coordination, and grounding using SKM Systems Analysis Inc software tools
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national security laboratory, provides transformational solutions to national security challenges.
Founded in 1952
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.4MKey Investors
ARPA-EUS Department of EnergyDARPA
2023-11-21Grant
2023-08-14Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
G
Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
D
David Shaughnessy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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