Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 21 hours ago
Facility Electrical Design Engineer, System Manager
Livermore, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$146K/yr - $223K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to advancing science and technology for U.S. security. The Facility Electrical Design Engineer, System Manager role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on the design and maintenance of systems supporting the National Ignition Facility, ensuring optimal performance and reliability throughout the asset lifecycle.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work under limited direction with moderate responsibility, use comprehensive knowledge, and exercise independent judgment to determine methods and recommend improvements within established frameworks and contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals
Contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, architectural, and civil disciplines for design and construction, providing solutions for lighting and power distribution for offices, research, and industrial facilities
May act as the primary point of contact for asset management of one or more assigned systems; responsible for preventive, predictive, corrective, and reactive maintenance, and operations, upgrades, and system expansion projects
Contribute to the fulfillment of requirements and integrate multidisciplinary designs using CAD tools, design reviews, detailed design processes, part fabrication, system assembly, and testing, and incorporate input as necessary from broadly defined instructions while interfacing with a various group of stakeholders
Perform calculations and prepare documentation including engineering safety notes, specifications, drawing packages, work orders and permits, and maintenance and installation procedures for projects of moderately complex to complex in scope
Perform comprehensive Failure Modes and Effects Analysis on products, processes, and systems to identify potential failure modes, assess impact on safety, quality, and performance
Participate in providing solutions by executing installations and commissioning, recommending maintenance improvements, and analyzing and acting on results in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across internal and external Laboratory partners
Contribute to daily NIF operations by providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating in decision making to maximize system uptime. Generate and clearly communicate detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
Provide periodic off hours support for maintenance and response to off normal conditions in a 24/7 NIF operating environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Function independently with minimal direction, taking significant responsibility and using advanced knowledge and judgment to establish objectives, prioritize parallel tasks, allocate resources, and collaborate in the development of innovative methods/technology to guide the completion of projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals
Provide solutions to resolve complex technical and programmatic issues which may not be well defined; use advanced methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to analyze and evaluate results, and to contribute to the development and implementation of resolutions to meet operational requirements
Independently guide the completion of projects, contribute to the development, and conduct advanced level technical tasks; act as primary technical contact while using creativity and innovation to provide solutions for a range of complex issues
May oversee and mentor other personnel
Qualification
Required
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
California certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent certification in another state
Broad experience with, and comprehensive knowledge of, the full cycle of reliability engineering, manufacturing techniques, engineering hardware design, systems engineering, asset management, and defect elimination
Broad experience with utilizing CAD tools throughout the design lifecycle, design processes, design reviews, and documentation
Broad experience performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), including identifying potential failure modes, assessing risk and criticality, recommending mitigations, and documenting results to improve system reliability and safety
Experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Comprehensive knowledge with standard project management practices, including scope definition, scheduling, risk and issue tracking, resource coordination, and status reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information
Ability to work occasional off-hours for maintenance and response to off-normal conditions
Advanced knowledge of and experience with complex engineering and design, integration, and testing processes
Advanced experience with utilizing CAD tools throughout the design lifecycle, design processes, design reviews, and documentation
Advanced experience performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), including identifying potential failure modes, assessing risk and criticality, recommending mitigations, and documenting results to improve system reliability and safety
Advanced experience in standard project management practices, including scope definition, scheduling, risk and issue tracking, resource coordination, and status reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Demonstrated ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities, evolving requirements, and often not well-defined scope
Experience independently leading teams, coordinating efforts across disciplines, and ensuring compatibility with interdependent systems
Preferred
Experience working on large-scale facility or equivalent system operations and maintenance
Experience working in an environment with stringent safety and security policies
Experience using power systems analysis software tools. SKM Power Tools preferred
Experience using Computerized Management Maintenance System (CMMS) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Experience with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, and UL, IEEE standards
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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