Electrical Design Engineer 4

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

12h•$138,500 - $207,900•Onsite

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management. The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning. A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently. The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio. The Campus Development (CD) Division delivers the PNNL campus strategy to provide laboratory facilities and infrastructure aligned with PNNL’s world-class science and technology research mission. The division provides the planning, architecture, engineering, and design services critical to delivering unique and modern research facilities. CD also centrally manages laboratory and office space and relocations to optimize usage across our campuses. CD’s campus strategy balances maintaining and modernizing existing assets while advancing PNNL’s science and technology. The team relies on the partnerships between research and operations to identify, fund, and design the most impactful campus projects and work closely with our project execution team to deliver. The division’s multi-disciplinary teams plan, design, engineer, and manage space to delivers facility solutions that are modern, flexible, and collaborative to enable research.

Requirements

BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant work experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 5+ years of relevant work experience
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment.
Must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication.
Must disclose any affiliation with the government of a "country of risk" and recuse yourself or receive approval prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineers (PE) credential
Experience in a multi-discipline engineering setting (A/E Firm)
Experience in electrical design of buildings (Lighting/Power/Systems)
Knowledge of NFPA 70
Knowledge of NFPA 70E
Experience in lighting design and lighting controls
Knowledge of NFPA 72 fire alarm system design
LEED or equivalent DOE High Performance Sustainable Building Standard experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
AutoCAD or REVIT design and drafting skills, MS Office Software skills
Experience performing power system and coordination studies using SKM PTW

Responsibilities

Provide electrical engineering expertise for facility design, calculations, engineering studies, troubleshooting, preparation of contract documents (e.g., drawings and specifications), and supporting field inspections for all PNNL facilities.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to contribute to projects of varying complexity.
Apply electrical engineering expertise in facility design efforts, ensuring solutions meet functional and technical requirements.
Coordinate with internal teams to develop system designs within a collaborative team environment.
Support the procurement of equipment through the preparation of procurement packages, technical evaluations, vendor submittal reviews, and resolution of technical issues.
Assist in the review and disposition of engineering change notices, non-conformance reports, and condition reports.
Manage workload effectively to maintain high quality and productivity in project deliverables.
Assist with operations, maintenance, and commissioning of PNNL facilities.
Foster collaboration by interfacing with subcontractors, vendors, and various project support groups.
This position also provides opportunities for growth and mentorship under the guidance of senior engineers and project leads.
Mid-career engineers will have access to a vibrant, team-driven environment to expand their skills and contribute to impactful facility designs.