Electrical Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory America's grid is only as strong as the engineers who secure it — and in the Nuclear Science & Technology directorate at Idaho National Laboratory, you'll be one of them. The Nuclear Science & Technology directorate is looking for an Electrical Engineer ready to shape the next generation of energy and grid technology, work that keeps America's energy infrastructure secure and its scientific leadership out front. This is a role where your analysis directly informs how power systems get built, and your experiments help define what resilient, sustainable power looks like for decades to come.

Requirements

Bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering or directly related engineering degree from a program accredited by ABET and 5 years of relevant experience; or an Advanced degree in electrical engineering or directly related engineering degree from a program accredited by ABET and 2 years of relevant experience (Level 3).
Bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering or directly related engineering degree from a program accredited by ABET and 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master's in electrical engineering or directly related engineering degree from a program accredited by ABET and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in electrical engineering or directly related engineering degree from a program accredited by ABET and 4 years of relevant experience (Level 4).
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with the military or DOW civil service.
Direct experience supporting nuclear.
Strong technical skills in electrical engineering, including power systems analysis, design, and experimentation.
Effective communication, problem-solving, and the ability to mentor junior staff.
Familiarity with applicable safety requirements and the ability to work in various conditions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or directly related field from a program accredited by ABET.
Experience in R&D, systems engineering, and electrical power systems.
Experience using design and analysis programs such as ORCAD, CAD, MatLab, Labview, PowerWorld, and/or RTDS.
Experience designing, developing, and/or conducting experiments with electrical equipment.
Diagnostic experience with controller area networks.
Experience working with high-risk equipment, safety requirements, and procedures.
Familiarity with electrical engineering, instrumentation and control, and software systems applicable to experimental processes.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed analyses on power transmission and distribution systems to inform DoW nuclear energy program development and design decisions.
Pursue solutions for secure, sustainable, resilient, robust, and reliable electrical power systems.
Apply engineering principles in the design, development, and execution of electrical power-related experiments.
Collaborate with customers to develop system alternatives and analyze risks, costs, and performance measures.
Provide technical reviews of design outputs and ensure compliance with technical baseline requirements.
Establish and maintain configuration management of assigned systems and maintain existing drawings and databases.
Develop functional and operational requirements, system design descriptions, and test procedures.
Coordinate and collaborate with other engineers and partners to execute testing activities.
Provide input on the functionality of test equipment and support procurement activities.
Evaluate and assess system/equipment performance to improve efficiency and reliability.
Create and execute design of experiments, including data acquisition and analysis.
Mentor junior engineers and technical personnel.
Oversee the design and maintenance of high-risk electrical systems operations.
Direct and execute the application design, set-up, and operation of complex high power and high voltage equipment.