Power Systems Electrical Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a qualified Power Systems Electrical Engineer to support the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This full-time position is based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and over 3 years of relevant experience, with the ability to obtain government clearance.

You will model utility systems, conduct essential analyses, and engage in collaborative meetings to achieve project goals. We offer competitive compensation and a range of benefits tailored to our employees' needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Model utility power systems using SKM and conduct analysis.
• Engage in meetings to gather data from electrical systems.
• Develop reports for engineering studies.
• Work with drafter to update electrical drawings.

Skills

Modeling electrical systems software

Knowledge of NFPA 70E

Understanding of IEEE 1584

Ability to read electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Power Systems Electrical Engineer to join our team supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Model utility system/facility power systems using SKM and conduct the necessary analysis which includes short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, equipment evaluation, arc flash and shock hazard analysis.
• Engage in meetings and walkthroughs to understand and quantify the scope of work and gather data from facility electrical systems.
• Extract crucial information from electrical drawings, legacy drawings, field data, and submittals.
• Work with drafter to update electrical drawings based on the SKM model
• Develop reports for engineering studies.
• Format the results and provide recommendations to remedy power system deficiencies.
• Report creation utilizing software packages to create analysis reports on the facility electrical systems.
• Label printing of safety identification for equipment per the generated reports.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Ability to utilize software packages to model electrical systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, NEC and/or NESC.
• Familiar with electrical drawings (specifically one-lines, power plans, and panel schedules).

The DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, conducts research and development to create scientific knowledge and solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs isotope production, information management, and technical program management (energy.gov).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.