Power Management Engineer
About The Position
Idaho National Laboratory requires Electrical Engineers to shape the future of energy innovation by advancing critical nuclear and grid technologies that secure America's energy infrastructure and scientific leadership. You'll perform detailed analyses on power transmission and distribution systems to inform development and design decisions, pursue solutions for secure, sustainable, and resilient electrical power systems, and apply engineering principles in the design and execution of power-related experiments. Your responsibilities include collaborating with customers to develop system alternatives and analyze risks, providing technical reviews of design outputs and ensuring compliance with requirements, establishing configuration management of assigned systems, developing functional requirements and test procedures, and coordinating testing activities with other engineers. You'll evaluate system performance to improve efficiency and reliability, create and execute design of experiments, mentor junior engineers, and oversee design and maintenance of high-risk electrical systems operations. Join our Power Management Engineering Group at the forefront of next-generation power infrastructure. As a Power Management Engineer, you will play a central role in the design, commissioning, and operation of several new substation projects — while engaging directly with cutting-edge advanced reactor programs and AI-driven grid optimization initiatives. Our team works hand-in-hand with National and Homeland Security partners, giving you the rare opportunity to contribute to missions that matter far beyond the fence line. A focus of this role will be supporting a major power infrastructure program, which includes the design and construction of four new 138kV substations, approximately 5.5 miles of new 138kV transmission line, and significant upgrades to the existing Scoville Substation. These projects represent a transformational investment in INL's electrical grid and offer the opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact infrastructure from early engineering through energization. If you are ready to shape the future of energy security and work on projects that few engineers ever get access to, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- Level 2: Bachelor of science degree and 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree.
- Level 3: Bachelor of science degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
- Education must be in electrical engineering or directly related engineering degree from a program accredited by ABET.
- Depending on work assignment, experience with advanced programming languages (Python, C, SQL, Visual Basic, UNIX, etc.).
- This position requires an "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with high-risk equipment, safety requirements, and procedures.
- Experience with the operation and maintenance of high and medium voltage transmission and distribution systems.
- Experience in the development of maintenance procedures and schedules.
- Experience with Aspen Oneliner, SKM, or other power system analysis software.
- Experience in a dynamic digital engineering environment.
- Experience in substation control and monitoring systems (SCADA).
- Experience with 138kV substation and transmission line design, construction, and/or commissioning, in both Brownfield and Greenfield conditions.
- Strong technical skills in electrical engineering, including power systems analysis, design, and experimentation.
- Effective communication, problem-solving, and the ability to mentor junior staff are also essential.
- Familiarity with applicable safety requirements and the ability to work in various conditions are crucial.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed analyses on power transmission and distribution systems to inform 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.
- 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.
- Writing and reviewing work control documents for preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities. Documents will be reviewed by senior engineering staff for accuracy.
- Work directly with the line crew to provide technical guidance with oversite on distribution and transmission related equipment and ensure safe work practices are followed.
- Coordinate and collaborate with more experienced engineers, planners, and operations specialist to ensure proper coordination between maintenance and operational activities.
- Support the development and execution of new 138kV substation and transmission infrastructure projects, including design reviews, equipment specifications, vendor coordination, and commissioning activities.
- Provide engineering support for upgrades and modifications to existing substation facilities, including the Scoville Substation.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
