Level 1/2 Industrial Power Systems Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

19h • $66,504 - $162,732 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Electrical Engineer to work on our Electrical Controls and Structural Engineering team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) with every Friday off. This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex, which hosts the core of the U.S. nuclear research and development capabilities with a diverse array of facilities designed for remote work on highly irradiated fuels and materials. A new fuel idea can be designed, fabricated, tested, and analyzed at MFC to better understand the effects of irradiation. Many groups, such as universities, industry partners, other national laboratories, international research organizations, and other federal agencies are working at MFC. You will apply engineering principles to electrical systems and electrical power transmission and distribution. Apply electrical engineering theories and principles to explore research opportunities associated with electrical energy generation, storage, transmission, distribution, management, and use. Collaborate with associated engineering professions to ensure the development of integrated systems to enable safe, resilient, reliable delivery of power to the end user.

Requirements

• Level 1: Bachelor’s in power engineering, electrical engineering or other related field from an ABET accredited institution and 0 years experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor's in power engineering, electrical engineering or other related field from an ABET accredited institution and 2 years of experience. Master's and 0 years of experience. PhD and 0 years of experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Completed hands-on coursework, lab work, or a senior capstone project involving the operation or analysis of industrial electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, switchgear, or distribution systems including work involving load analysis, power quality, or system protection
• Applied National Electrical Code (NEC) or Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E) requirements or electrical safety concepts such as fault current analysis, overcurrent protection, or arc flash hazard assessment through academic coursework, a lab, or design project
• Completed coursework or project work involving backup power systems such as generators or uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) as well as the creation or interpretation of electrical drawings, schematics, or single line diagrams related to power distribution or facility electrical systems

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analyses on current power transmission and distribution systems to inform development and design decisions
• Apply electrical engineering theories and principles to pursue solutions resulting in secure, sustainable, resilient, robust, reliable electrical power systems, including all aspects of energy generation, storage, transmission, distribution, management, and use.
• Apply sound engineering principles in the design, development, and installation of industrial electrical power systems.
• Collaborate with customers in developing system alternatives and analyze alternatives to ensure program requirements are met, including evaluating risks, costs, and other performance measures.
• Provide technical reviews of design output (design change packages, installation procedures, and testing procedures, etc.) and obtain appropriate approvals for design output.
• Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements.
• Establish and maintain configuration management of assigned system(s) while maintaining existing drawings and databases. Develop functional and operation requirements, system design descriptions, and test procedures for equipment.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other engineers, planners, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure the proper execution of testing activities.
• Provide first order data analysis and report test status to appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide input on the functionality of test equipment and support procurement activities in acquiring equipment, spare parts, or other systems for plant modifications and/or research systems.
• Evaluate and assess system/equipment performance and history to improve efficiency and reliability.
• May be responsible for all electrical engineering aspects of project work, including identifying the equipment, services, space, personnel, work controls, etc., required to execute given projects.
• May oversee the design and maintenance of assigned high-risk electrical systems operations.
• May direct others or work directly with equipment vendors to diagnose and repair malfunctions and/or design and specify new equipment to meet customer requirements.
• May direct and execute the application design, set-up, and basic operation of complex high power and high voltage equipment and systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

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