Electrical Engineer-VFDs

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer-VFDs to support operations at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. This role involves providing engineering support for motors, VFDs, MCCs, and electrical systems, including troubleshooting and performance evaluations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in industrial electrical systems, particularly with VFDs. Responsibilities include design and review of facility systems, ensuring safety and operational compliance.

Qualifications

• 5 to 20 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in industrial electrical systems including VFDs and MCCs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for VFDs and electrical systems.
• Design and upgrade facility systems and components.
• Oversee testing and maintenance of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Experience with VFDs

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of National Codes and Standards

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Engineer-VFDs opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Duties

• Provide engineering support for motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), and low-voltage power distribution systems, including troubleshooting, performance evaluations, upgrades, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Design and upgrade facility systems and components.
• Review and approve system design changes/modifications.
• Oversee assigned system operations, testing, and maintenance.
• Ensure operation of assigned system is within established operating limits and safety analysis.
• Review changes to the plant configuration (i.e., modifications, design change notices) to determine impact to design of the facility, safety basis assumptions or analysis, facility operations, and facility operating procedures.
• Perform Engineering Evaluations of equipment and systems for performance, safety, and deficiencies.
• Perform calculations and develop engineering calculation reports.
• Provide support to resolve any corrective actions or deficiency identified in the corrective action tracking system related to engineering assignments.
• Physical ability to perform system walk-downs in the field including but not limited to climbing ladders within facility.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Nuclear, chemical or wastewater facility experience.
• A minimum of five (5) to twenty (20) years’ experience related to engineering discipline (electrical) and/or field/system engineering.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems including motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), and low-voltage power distribution systems (600V and below).
• Experience troubleshooting, evaluating, specifying, or modifying VFD-controlled motor systems in an operating industrial, chemical, wastewater, nuclear, or manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design or Facility Electrical Engineering experience to include electrical equipment specifications, calculation software and hands-on equipment and/or procurement experience OR experience in low voltage electrical distribution (less than 600 V), motors, VFDs, MCCs, and coordination studies.
• Working knowledge of NQA-1 requirements applicable to specifications and design.
• Previous SRS or another DOE site experience.
• Working knowledge of 10 CFR 830.

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
• Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.