Electrical Engineer, Power Systems

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Global Security Directorate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working on high and medium voltage power. Experience working with grid modeling and simulation and programs.

• Possess the ability to detect/create, exploit, and resolve vulnerabilities issues in power grids.
• Ability to work with and lead a team of engineers and program designers.
• Responsible for developing and hardening engineering solutions on medium to high voltage power lines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6 years + experience in Power line test beds, identifying vulnerabilities in power grids.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• Ability to develop and operate powerline test beds for the evaluation of grid resilience and robustness.
• Destructive/nondestructive vulnerability assessments is highly desired for both simulation development as well as test campaigns in the field.

Demonstrate solid technical leadership experience and be able to demonstrate the impact of research performed.

This position will require the selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Some of the Benefits offered to employees include:

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us  with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.