Electrical Systems Engineer

Electrical Systems Engineer

We have an opening for an Electrical Systems Engineer. You will be responsible for a variety of maintenance, operations, engineering design, construction, and modification activities on LLNL infrastructure low-voltage electrical distribution systems and emergency power generation systems using leading-edge principles, technologies, and best practices. This position is in the Engineering Services Division within the Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Department and may require work at Site 300 in Tracy, California.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

You will collaborate and provide day-to-day technical direction to a group of Infrastructure & Operations technical personnel, including shop/crafts personnel, engaged in the planning, engineering, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operations of low-voltage (under 600V) building electrical distribution systems including emergency and standby power systems, electrical components, and electrically operated equipment for non-reactor nuclear facilities and conventional facilities.

Serve as the Subcontract Technical Representative and/or Alternate Responsible Individual for electrical programs and subcontracts. Provide the procurement team with bids from multiple qualified subcontractors, lead safety meetings/pre-start briefs, mitigate safety concerns, oversee subcontractor's work to ensure safety, quality, and job completion.

Execute electrical engineering studies including short circuits, coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis; perform and review condition assessment surveys.

Conduct root-cause analysis of equipment or systems failures using a systematic methodology to determine and correct root causes of problems, unplanned events, and occurrences related to the maintenance and the reliability of low-voltage building electrical systems, electrical components, and electrically operated equipment.

Evaluate electrical power installations for conformance with codes and standards for the Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction initiative. Perform all assignments in accordance with safety, security, and business practice requirements and policies.

Deliver innovative solutions for intricate design projects involving system changes, modifications, and asset life extensions.

Prepare detailed technical reports and conduct formal presentations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations. Review building commissioning plans for design intent, scope, verification, functional test procedures, schedules, and training requirements, and provide recommendations to resolve maintenance and reliability issues for building electrical systems.

Interact with colleagues, mid-level management, and customer representatives on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.

Perform other duties as assigned.