Power Systems Engineer - Level 1/2

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 67,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Controls and Structural Engineering team at the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). The role supports power generation, storage, transmission, and distribution research with a focus on safe, reliable electrical systems.

You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, perform analyses, review designs, and help implement high‑power and high‑voltage equipment in a national lab environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required; Level 1 or Level 2 with corresponding experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'L' clearance (US Citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Analyze current power transmission and distribution systems to inform design decisions
• Develop and apply electrical engineering principles to generation, storage, transmission, and distribution
• Design, install, and modify industrial electrical power systems with sound engineering practices
• Collaborate with customers and engineers to evaluate risks, costs, and performance
• Provide design reviews and ensure modifications meet baselines
• Maintain configuration management and develop system design descriptions and test procedures
• Coordinate testing activities with engineers, planners, and operations
• Support procurement through input on test equipment and parts

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power engineering

Education

Bachelor’s in power engineering or electrical engineering from ABET-accredited institution

Job description

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Electrical Engineer to work on our Electrical Controls and Structural Engineering team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) with every Friday off.

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Electrical Engineer to work on our Electrical Controls and Structural Engineering team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) with every Friday off. This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex, which hosts the core of the U.S. nuclear research and development capabilities with a diverse array of facilities designed for remote work on highly irradiated fuels and materials. A new fuel idea can be designed, fabricated, tested, and analyzed at MFC to better understand the effects of irradiation. Many groups, such as universities, industry partners, other national laboratories, international research organizations, and other federal agencies are working at MFC. You will apply engineering principles to electrical systems and electrical power transmission and distribution. Apply electrical engineering theories and principles to explore research opportunities associated with electrical energy generation, storage, transmission, distribution, management, and use. Collaborate with associated engineering professions to ensure the development of integrated systems to enable safe, resilient, reliable delivery of power to the end user.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform detailed analyses on current power transmission and distribution systems to inform development and design decisions
• 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 installation of industrial electrical power systems.
• 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.
• 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

Required

• Level 1: Bachelor’s in power engineering, electrical engineering or other related field from an ABET accredited institution and 0 years experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor's in power engineering, electrical engineering or other related field from an ABET accredited institution and 2 years of experience. Master's and 0 years of experience. PhD and 0 years of experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Completed hands‑on coursework, lab work, or a senior capstone project involving the operation or analysis of industrial electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, switchgear, or distribution systems including work involving load analysis, power quality, or system protection
• Applied National Electrical Code (NEC) or Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E) requirements or electrical safety concepts such as fault current analysis, overcurrent protection, or arc flash hazard assessment through academic coursework, a lab, or design project
• Completed coursework or project work involving backup power systems such as generators or uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) as well as the creation or interpretation of electrical drawings, schematics, or single line diagrams related to power distribution or facility electrical systems

Job Information

• The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($66,504 - $136,356)/ Level 2 ($79,344 - $162,732). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi‑Level: This is a multi‑level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job may require operation of job‑related equipment and driving a vehicle. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self‑contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1‑B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science‑based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.