Nuclear Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Research

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Relocation package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Controls and Structural Engineering team at the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). The role offers a 4x10 work schedule with every Friday off and involves developing efficient, safe power systems for research and nuclear-related applications.

You will apply engineering principles to generation, storage, transmission, and distribution, collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable power solutions

Qualifications

• Level 3: Bachelor's in electrical engineering or other related field from an ABET accredited institution and 5 years experience. Master's and 2 years of experience. PhD and 2 years of experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's in electrical engineering or other related field from an ABET accredited institution and 9 years of experience. Master's and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years of experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analyses on current power transmission and distribution systems to inform development and design decisions associated with research and development opportunities.
• Apply electrical engineering theories and principles to pursue solutions resulting in secure, sustainable, resilient, robust, reliable electrical power systems, including all aspects of energy generation, storage, transmission, distribution, management, and use.
• Apply sound engineering principles in the design, development, and execution of electrical power-related experiments.
• Collaborate with customers in developing system alternatives and analyze alternatives to ensure program requirements are met, including evaluating risks, costs, and other performance measures.
• Provide technical reviews of design output (design change packages, installation procedures, and testing procedures, etc.) and obtain appropriate approvals for design output.
• Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements.
• Establish and maintain configuration management of assigned system(s) while maintaining existing drawings and databases. Develop functional and operation requirements, system design descriptions, and test procedures for equipment.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other engineers, planners, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure the proper execution of testing activities.
• Provide first order data analysis and report test status to appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide input on the functionality of test equipment and support procurement activities in acquiring equipment, spare parts, or other systems for plant modifications and/or research systems.
• Evaluate and assess system/equipment performance and history to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and other technical personnel in appropriate test procedures, maintenance, and laboratory activities.
• May be responsible for all electrical engineering aspects of project work, including identifying the equipment, services, space, personnel, work controls, etc., required to execute given projects.
• May oversee the design and maintenance of assigned high-risk electrical systems operations.
• May direct others or work directly with equipment vendors to diagnose and repair malfunctions and/or design and specify new equipment to meet customer requirements.
• May direct and execute the application design, set-up, and basic operation of complex high power and high voltage equipment and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Controls and Structural Engineering team at the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). The role offers a 4x10 work schedule with every Friday off and involves developing efficient, safe power systems for research and nuclear-related applications.

You will apply engineering principles to generation, storage, transmission, and distribution, collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable power solutions