Electrical Systems Engineer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Flexible schedules

Education Reimbursement Program

401(k)

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory invites applications for an Electrical Systems Engineer. The role covers maintenance, operations, design, construction, and modification of low-voltage electrical systems and emergency power at LLNL facilities, with potential work at Site 300.

The position offers a hybrid schedule and one-day-per-week work-from-home flexibility. You will lead a team of technicians, oversee subcontractors, perform complex electrical studies, and ensure safety and code

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent with leadership ability.
• Advanced experience in facility electrical distribution systems and backup power.
• Experience designing low voltage systems (fire alarm, security, comms).
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical direction for electrical distribution systems and standby power.
• Serve as Subcontract Technical Representative and manage safety, quality, and delivery.
• Conduct electrical studies including short circuits, coordination, and arc flash analysis.
• Perform root-cause analysis of failures to improve reliability of electrical systems.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings; review commissioning plans and training needs.
• Coordinate with staff across organizational lines and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for anElectrical 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 Departmentand 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent combination of education and significant related work experience and demonstrated ability to lead independent work.
• Advanced experience in facility electrical distribution systems, maintenance and backup power systems, operations, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Advanced experience in maintenance planning and operations, or facility engineering and management of low voltage building electrical systems.
• Experience designing low voltage systems, such as fire alarm, security, communication systems and/or back-up power systems.
• Experience interpreting multi-discipline construction drawings, performing formal design reviews to vet applicable design codes, standards, construction processes and products.
• Technical and analytical decision-making skills and ability to organize and coordinate multiple conflicting, concurrent tasks, and ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, write procedures and safety related documentation, perform engineering analysis and author safety reports, give technical presentations, and provide advice to management.
• Proficiency in power systems analysis and design software such as SKM or ETAP, or equivalent method, for fault calculations, load flow, protection coordination, arc flash hazard modeling, transient stability, reliability, harmonics, grounding, etc.
• Proficient in personal computers and software applications such as AutoCAD, MS Project.

Qualifications We Desire

• California Professional Engineering License; membership in IEEE.
• Experience in setting up a reliability centered maintenance program for electrical assets.
• Knowledge of applicable DOE orders, Federal standards.
• Knowledge of LLNL's Integrated Safety Management System and procurement process.

Pay Range

$154,950 - $196,476 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

#LI-Hybrid

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

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