Electrical Engineer

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in design, procurement, commissioning, operation, and management of electrical power systems and associated equipment to join our staff in the Facilities Engineering Division.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operations, performance, and maintenance of the facilities power system and will participate in the design and specification of Medium and Low Voltage AC power distributions typical of large industrial facilities, overseeing the activities of engineering subcontractors, construction subcontractors, and equipment suppliers. Additional activities will include troubleshooting, modification, and commissioning support for operations and project upgrades at PPPL involving distribution systems, switch gear, controls, and relay protection.

• Maintain awareness of all PPPL electrical distribution systems including 138kV, 26.4kV, 13.8kV, 4.16kV, and 480V systems, including emergency/optional standby systems such as UPS and generators.
• Respond to emergencies and other unplanned events affecting the power system during normal and off hours.
• Participate in the design and specification of medium and low voltage power distribution systems typical of large industrial facilities.
• Oversee the activities of Facilities AC Power Branch technicians, engineering subcontractors, construction subcontractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Provide oversight of AC Power Branch equipment and ensure routine maintenance for transformers, switch gear, and motor control centers.
• Update and maintain written procedures, specifications, SOWs, and job plans for AC Power related work.
• Establish strong, technically detailed, and daily communications with PPPL’s Engineering Group through all phases of project delivery.
• Perform detailed review of design documents for conformance with PPPL Standards and other applicable requirements.
• Advocate on behalf of facilities operations and maintenance to identify areas of meaningful improvement to the PPPL Standards.
• Firsthand oversight of building electrical infrastructure, standby power systems, testing, and energization.
• Support design, delivery, and commissioning of electrical metering and energy management systems.
• Act as a liaison to facility operations and maintenance staff and their subject matter experts.
• Develop electrical engineering options for problems and quantify price and schedule impacts for each.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Five years of experience in the design and specification of electrical power systems equipment in a utility, industrial, or scientific research environment, including power distribution, motor controls, PLC and relay controls, advanced metering, and variable speed drives.

• Proficiency in power systems analysis using SKM Power Tools, including load flow, short circuit, and arch flash analysis to maintain and update the laboratory’s arc flash and protective coordination analysis.
• Understanding of power system relay protection and ability to implement upgrades and modifications.
• Ability to interpret electrical construction documents and understand applicable codes.
• Strong technical proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with a wide range of scientific and technical personnel; willingness to work on all aspects of a project, including supervision of AC Power Branch technician staff, engineering subcontractors, and electrical contractors.
• Familiarity with codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE, and ANSI.

• Professional Electrical Engineer licensed in New Jersey or EIT with goal to obtain PE license.

• Routine exposure to support service areas including boiler plants, mechanical spaces, and areas where building infrastructure and operating systems are contained both inside and outdoors; requires bending, stooping, climbing around moderate system components, use of ladders, and work at heights.

• Respond to emergencies and other unplanned events affecting the facility power system during normal and off hours.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.