Electrical Engineer

We have an opening for a Licensed Electrical Engineer who will prepare construction documents for new construction, remodeling, and modifications of facilities and infrastructure at LLNL. This position is in the Project Management Office (PMO).

The Project Management Office (PMO) provides LLNL with engineering, design, estimating, construction, and project management services. PMO provides infrastructure services to enable cutting-edge research and development in the areas of defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and more. PMO offers cradle to grave infrastructure services to achieve reliable delivery of completed projects with priority on safety, collaboration, and a workforce working toward our shared vision.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

You will

• Take charge of designing cutting-edge electrical systems for a variety of building projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding and ensuring they meet the highest standards for safety and efficiency.
  • Develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and calculations (e.g. load flow, branch, short circuit, arc flash, system reliability, relay coordination, motor starting, etc.).
  • Review designs prepared by subcontracted engineers for code compliance, and constructability.
  • Determine functional electrical requirements for new or modified specialized equipment and support systems, perform electrical engineering calculations for short-circuit analysis of facility power distribution systems, and arc flash safety analysis using SKM and Agi32 for lighting.
• Utilize your expertise in the National Electric Code (NEC) to craft electrical solutions for new constructions, remodels, and expansions, transforming conventional office and laboratory spaces into state-of-the-art facilities supporting the laboratory mission.
• Represent the Project Management Organization in providing solutions to a diverse range of moderate to complex facility electrical technical issues and/or problems. Foster cooperative relationships with stakeholders, and partner with top electrical supply vendors to specify and procure electrical components.
• Lead multiple complex electrical projects, managing everything from technical criteria and budgets to schedules and deliverables. Perform independent technical tasks associated with the engineering, planning, design, and construction of projects associated with LLNL’s electrical infrastructure.
• Provide engineering support during construction by reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to contractor questions, evaluating change order requests, resolving field problems, and performing inspections. Support LLNL electricians and field crews by resolving field questions, helping to coordinate the selection, procurement, and delivery of construction materials.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to prepare electrical construction packages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the TSS.4 level

• Prepare construction documents for designs, including construction drawings, construction specifications, and procurement specifications for the pre-purchase of LLNL furnished equipment and ensure construction documents that have been prepared by both internal staff and external A/E firms are in conformance with applicable Building Codes and LLNL Standards.
• Prepare procurement documents for the subcontracting of outside consultant Architectural/Engineering (A/E) services to supplement internal engineering capability; manage the outside A/E contracts, including preparing project scopes, technical criteria, engineering design estimates and schedules.

• 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 an equivalent combination of education and at least five years of electrical engineering design experience in an architectural/engineering consulting firm.
• Professional registration as an Electrical Engineer.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in design work with the application of electrical power distribution system components such as transformers, switchgears, switchboards, distribution panelboards, motor control centers, automatic transfer switches, uninterrupted power sources, backup generators, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Experience preparing electrical one-line diagrams, load studies, branch and short-circuit analysis, arc flash calculations, electrical building layouts, area classification drawings, and size relative electrical equipment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate in a team environment and present technical information to project managers and stakeholders.
• Comprehensive Knowledge
  • California Electrical Code and Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24).
  • National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • 12 and 13.8kV electrical utility systems.
• Software Skills
  • Experience using AutoCAD and Revit to prepare design drawings.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office  Suite.

Additional Qualifications at the TSS.4 Level

• Familiarity with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience using SKM Power Tools and Agi32 for lighting studies and design.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values 
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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