Electrical Design Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support critical missions at Oak Ridge, TN. The role focuses on safe, reliable electrical power systems, equipment integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting for DOE-related projects.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 5+ years in electrical design, and experience with large EPC or nuclear projects. Federal security requirements apply; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• At least 5 years in electrical design or equivalent.
• Experience on large EPC and/or nuclear projects preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical power systems.
• Ensure safety compliance and documentation for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Manufacturing, and Automation teams.
• Perform root-cause analysis for electrical issues and downtime.
• Maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Manage external contractors and vendors as needed.
• Drive power reliability, energy efficiency, and safety improvements.
• Support capital projects from scope to commissioning.
• Act as Electrical AHJ for the facility.

Skills

Electrical design

Nuclear project experience

Control plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

ETAP

Job description

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated

Oak Ridge, TN.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for facility electrical power systems. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant electrical systems across the facility while supporting new equipment integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical power systems (480V/240V distribution, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, generators);
• Own electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation;
• Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, and Automation teams on equipment installations and upgrades;
• Lead root-cause analysis for electrical failures, downtime events, and equipment reliability issues;
• Ensure electrical schematics, wiring diagrams are maintained and updated;
• Manage external contractors, integrators, and vendors as required;
• Drive continuous improvement in power reliability, energy efficiency, and electrical safety;
• Provide capital project support including scope development, design review, and commissioning; and
• Serve as Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field. (required)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 5 years in Electrical Design; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Prior experience on large EPC project and/or nuclear project.
• Working knowledge of control plans and voltage distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools and/or ETAP.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and codes.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

• Active Q Clearance.
• Project management experience.
• Centrus Energy – Oak Ridge, TN
• Onsite position.
• Initial year contract with possibility of extension and/or conversion.