Electrical Engineer

Napakiak Ventures • Oak Ridge, TN

29d

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer supports NEC’s site infrastructure and new construction projects by performing electrical system design, design reviews, and design recovery activities. This position addresses a wide range of technical challenges related to primary power distribution and facility/building electrical systems. The engineer will ensure that all designs meet performance, safety, reliability, and operability requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited), preferably with an industrial power background.
• Minimum of five years of direct electrical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of facility/building electrical systems (480V and below) and primary power distribution.
• Ability to interpret field conditions, perform technical research, and apply engineering principles to complex system designs.
• Proficiency in electrical calculations, technical documentation, and design package development.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical system designs for existing infrastructure upgrades and new construction projects, with a primary focus on mainline primary power and facility/building electrical systems (480V and below).
• Conduct design reviews and design recovery efforts to validate system functionality, identify deficiencies, and develop corrective actions.
• Execute field visits to gather data on existing system configuration and verify as-built conditions.
• Research technical information using vendor data, internet sources, and engineering reference materials to support system design requirements.
• Perform discipline-specific calculations and analysis related to electrical loading, short circuit levels, grounding, protection, and system performance.
• Develop technical specifications, detailed documentation, and drawing packages that communicate system design intent.
• Evaluate constructability, operability, maintainability, inspection requirements, and system accessibility during all design phases.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure design quality and compliance with NEC standards and applicable codes.
• Provide on-site evaluations and design recovery for existing electrical systems, including troubleshooting and recommendations for system improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level