Superblock Electrical Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Superblock Electrical Engineer to play a key role in advancing next-generation weapons technologies. This position involves the design, installation, and integration of advanced electrical and pulsed power systems within nuclear facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and code-compliant operation. The role focuses on power conditioning equipment, pulse power systems, high-voltage electronics, switching power supplies, and specialized instrumentation. Responsibilities include developing design packages, performing engineering calculations, and creating technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to operational support. This position is within the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) of the Engineering Directorate and may offer a hybrid schedule with up to one day of remote work per week after a probationary period.

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 a closely related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Minimum of 2 years of electrical engineering experience in a commercial, industrial, laboratory, or similar environment.
Working knowledge of electrical drawings, including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, and equipment connection details.
Familiarity with NEC principles and their application to electrical design and equipment integration.
Experience supporting electrical testing activities such as checkout, startup, acceptance testing, or commissioning.
Experience using electrical engineering software and design tools such as AutoCAD, SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with engineering teams and prepare clear technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to power conditioning equipment, pulsed power systems, high-voltage systems, high-power electronics, switching power supplies, instrumentation is preferred.
EIT certification or PE registration in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Experience supporting electrical design or integration for power conditioning, pulsed power, high-voltage, or high-power electronic systems.
Experience in industrial, laboratory, institutional, DOE, or nuclear environments preferred.
Familiarity with nuclear safety requirements, configuration management, NQA-1 quality assurance processes.
Familiarity with hazardous location design, standby and emergency power systems, power system studies, or commissioning is a plus.
Experience using SKM PowerTools, ETAP, AutoCAD, or similar software.
Exposure to electron beam systems, power electronics, instrumentation and controls, or related high-voltage applications preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical design packages, including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, wiring diagrams, conduit and raceway layouts, equipment layouts, and construction specifications for power conditioning, pulsed power, high-voltage, and high-power electronic systems.
Work with program and facility stakeholders to define requirements, identify equipment power needs, and translate them into conceptual and detailed electrical designs.
Perform engineering analyses and calculations, including load studies, voltage drop, short-circuit, protective device coordination, grounding, and insulation coordination.
Support the design and integration of specialized systems for electron beam applications, beam transport, vacuum heater power, and high-voltage ion attraction systems.
Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and facility engineering staff to ensure compliance with Laboratory requirements, National Electrical Code (NEC), and other applicable codes and standards.
Support detailed design activities, including drawings, specifications, bills of material, and engineering documentation, while coordinating with fabrication, procurement, and installation teams.
Review vendor and fabrication submittmits, including data sheets, manufacturer documentation, factory acceptance test (FAT) documentation, and technical calculations, for compliance with project requirements.
Participate in field walkdowns, construction, installation, testing, startup, and commissioning to verify systems are installed and integrated correctly.
Provide engineering support for commissioning and programmatic testing by ensuring required power, instrumentation, communication, and feedback interfaces are in place.
Support electrical engineering efforts across planning, design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover, and operational support.
Perform other duties as assigned.