Senior Electrical Engineer

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 113,050 - 180,900; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC is seeking an experienced electrical engineering professional to join their team at the Modernization Project Office in Upton, NY. This role involves leading electrical design and project management tasks to support world-class research facilities.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, possess at least seven years of relevant experience, and demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD and project management. The position offers a full salary range of $113,050 - $180,900, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in electrical systems design.
• Broad knowledge of building electrical systems.
• Proficient in using AutoCAD to produce design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design of electrical equipment.
• Analyze complex engineering problems and provide resolutions.
• Perform construction-related activities and manage project scope.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Project management

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Customer communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

SKM

Lumen

Job description

Overview

The Modernization Project Office (MPO) mission is to design, construct, and update the physical BNL plant to provide facilities where world class research can be performed. The MPO team is responsible for leading BNL’s efforts in facilities modernization. The MPO is seeking an experienced electrical engineering professional with project management experience. The individual shall have a minimum of seven years of electrical engineering design with project management experience in commercial and institutional building applications. The candidate will assist project managers with electrical engineering tasks and will provide general electrical engineering support for design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design of electrical equipment including but not limited to normal and emergency switchboards/switchgears, motor control centers, distribution and branch panel boards, disconnect switches, motor starters/VFD, etc.
• Perform calculations to validate added loads to existing electrical service and/or distribution and coordinate overcurrent protection and equipment sizing to comply with NEC.
• Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective and efficient resolutions to management/project manager in a timely manner while working on several projects at once.
• Development of design documents, specifications, and detailed risers.
• Prepare and/or review detailed cost estimates and contracts.
• Perform construction related activities including the review of shop drawing submittals, preparation of Request for Information (RFI) responses.
• Conduct site visits before and during construction to identify issues and recommend field modifications depending on site conditions.
• Perform project management duties including, but not limited to, validating project scope, tracking project budget and milestones, and ensuring procedural documentation is completed and recorded.
• Provide assistance to project managers overseeing projects by external A/E consultants.
• Mentor and review designs by junior electrical engineers to ensure designs are efficient, code compliant.
• Support contractors on site to ensure adherence to contract documents and compliance to BNL policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited University or College.
• At least seven (7) years' progressively responsible experience in electrical systems design.
• Broad knowledge of building electrical systems including grounding, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm systems.
• Detailed knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA 70) and other NFPA codes relevant to power systems, fire alarm and applicable industry and client standards.
• Knowledge in the preparation of specifications for the selection and installation of power distribution equipment.
• Proven ability to analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective and efficient resolutions to management/project manager in a timely manner while working on several projects at once.
• Knowledge in the preparation of load calculations, short‑circuit availability, arc flash mitigation, motor‑starting, and other electrical power distribution and lighting calculations to support the design projects.
• Experience in the development of electrical construction bid documents including single line and three‑line drawings, relaying schematics, equipment layouts, underground distribution duct banks, equipment schedules, conduit routing, distribution, motor control schemes, lighting and lighting controls, and fire alarm.
• Excellent teamwork and customer communications skills are required.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD to produce design drawings and sketches.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced degree (e.g., Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering).
• Professional engineering license in New York State.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Knowledge of medium voltage distribution and transmission.
• Experience in the development of low voltage design documents (telecom, security, AV).
• Proficient in SKM, Lumen, or any other industry recognized software to support calculations.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements

Able to climb ladders to heights greater than 4 feet. Able to wear all required safety equipment/PPE including use of a respirator, if necessary.

Other Information

Due to the need for unescorted access to controlled areas of the laboratory, this position is limited to U.S. citizens in accordance with site security requirements. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.

Salary

The full salary range for this position is $113,050 - $180,900 year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group. Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non‑badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL‑ID or REAL‑ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. Those not in possession of a REAL ID‑compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer‑Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We 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.