Electrical Systems Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join their Engineering Services Division. This role involves a variety of maintenance, operations, engineering design, construction, and modification activities on LLNL infrastructure, specifically focusing on low-voltage electrical distribution systems and emergency power generation systems. The position utilizes leading-edge principles, technologies, and best practices. The role may require work at Site 300 in Tracy, California, and offers a hybrid schedule with one day per week remote work flexibility. The engineer will collaborate with and provide technical direction to infrastructure and operations personnel, including shop/crafts personnel, on the planning, engineering, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operations of low-voltage (under 600V) building electrical distribution systems. This includes emergency and standby power systems, electrical components, and electrically operated equipment for both non-reactor nuclear facilities and conventional facilities. The position also involves serving as a Subcontract Technical Representative and/or Alternate Responsible Individual for electrical programs and subcontracts, overseeing subcontractor work, and executing electrical engineering studies such as short circuits, coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis. Root-cause analysis of equipment failures, evaluation of electrical power installations for code compliance, and delivery of innovative solutions for design projects are also key responsibilities. The engineer will prepare technical reports, conduct presentations, and review commissioning plans. Interaction with colleagues, management, and customer representatives across organizational lines is expected. The role may also include other assigned duties.

Requirements

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 equivalent combination of education and significant related work experience and demonstrated ability to lead independent work.
Advanced experience in facility electrical distribution systems, maintenance and backup power systems, operations, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Advanced experience in maintenance planning and operations, or facility engineering and management of low voltage building electrical systems.
Experience designing low voltage systems, such as fire alarm, security, communication systems and/or back-up power systems.
Experience interpreting multi-discipline construction drawings, performing formal design reviews to vet applicable design codes, standards, construction processes and products.
Technical and analytical decision-making skills and ability to organize and coordinate multiple conflicting, concurrent tasks, and ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, write procedures and safety related documentation, perform engineering analysis and author safety reports, give technical presentations, and provide advice to management.
Proficiency in power systems analysis and design software such as SKM or ETAP, or equivalent method, for fault calculations, load flow, protection coordination, arc flash hazard modeling, transient stability, reliability, harmonics, grounding, etc.
Proficient in personal computers and software applications such as AutoCAD, MS Project.

Nice To Haves

California Professional Engineering License
Membership in IEEE
Experience in setting up a reliability centered maintenance program for electrical assets.
Knowledge of applicable DOE orders, Federal standards.
Knowledge of LLNL’s Integrated Safety Management System and procurement process.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and provide day-to-day technical direction to a group of Infrastructure & Operations technical personnel, including shop/crafts personnel, engaged in the planning, engineering, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operations of low-voltage (under 600V) building electrical distribution systems including emergency and standby power systems, electrical components, and electrically operated equipment for non-reactor nuclear facilities and conventional facilities.
Serve as the Subcontract Technical Representative and/or Alternate Responsible Individual for electrical programs and subcontracts.
Provide the procurement team with bids from multiple qualified subcontractors, lead safety meetings/pre-start briefs, mitigate safety concerns, oversee subcontractor's work to ensure safety, quality, and job completion.
Execute electrical engineering studies including short circuits, coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis; perform and review condition assessment surveys.
Conduct root-cause analysis of equipment or systems failures using a systematic methodology to determine and correct root causes of problems, unplanned events, and occurrences related to the maintenance and the reliability of low-voltage building electrical systems, electrical components, and electrically operated equipment.
Evaluate electrical power installations for conformance with codes and standards for the Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction initiative.
Perform all assignments in accordance with safety, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
Deliver innovative solutions for intricate design projects involving system changes, modifications, and asset life extensions.
Prepare detailed technical reports and conduct formal presentations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
Review building commissioning plans for design intent, scope, verification, functional test procedures, schedules, and training requirements, and provide recommendations to resolve maintenance and reliability issues for building electrical systems.
Interact with colleagues, mid-level management, and customer representatives on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.
Perform other duties as assigned.