Low Voltage Electrical Systems Engineer

Overview

What You Will Do - Make an Impact Where Safety, Reliability, and Mission Matter. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Low Voltage Electrical Systems Engineer to join the Utilities and Infrastructure (UI) Facility Operations Division, supporting the ES-UI Power and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) team. In this role, you will help ensure the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of electrical power systems that serve critical utility systems and laboratory facilities.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working close to the field, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams, and applying sound engineering judgment to real-world infrastructure challenges — all in support of a national mission. As part of the ES-UI Power & ICS team, you will provide disciplined, safety-focused electrical engineering support for 600-V class power systems, ensuring compliance with national codes, DOE Orders, and LANL engineering standards.

• Champion Electrical Safety
• Integrate safety into all engineering activities
• Stop work when unsafe conditions exist and support hazard identification and mitigation
• Support compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, DOE, and LANL electrical safety requirements
• Support Utility Facility efforts as an Electrical Safety Officer

• Support Utility Power System Reliability
• Engineer, analyze, and maintain low-voltage electrical systems supporting utility infrastructure and facilities
• Serve as a technical authority for assigned electrical systems throughout their life cycle

• Engineering & Design
• Develop, review, and approve electrical designs, drawings, and specifications
• Support lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and facility power projects
• Provide technical input for procurement of electrical equipment and services

• Operations & Maintenance Support
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and support corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance
• Coordinate closely with operations, maintenance, and project teams to resolve system issues

• Collaboration & Communication
• Work across engineering disciplines, document control, safety, and project management
• Participate in technical meetings and communicate complex issues clearly and professionally

This position will be filled at either the Engineer 2/3 level, depending on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)

• Serve as a primary point of contact for electrical engineering issues within assigned utility facilities
• Perform power system studies (short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash)
• Develop electrical design packages under guidance from senior engineers
• Apply LANL's Conduct of Engineering (COE) principles in daily work

Engineer 3 ($114,700 - $191,200)

• Serve as an Electrical Safety Officer (ESO) for assigned systems or facilities
• Lead complex technical problem solving and system improvements
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process and program enhancements
• Provide technical leadership for electrical safety, design, and system performance

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Strong foundation in low-voltage electrical engineering principles
• Experience applying codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-consequence environment
• Sound engineering judgment and commitment to safety excellence

Additional requirements at Engineer 3:

• Expert knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to conventional and non-conventional facility and operations-based engineering problems
• Advanced knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline

Education/Experience at Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities…