National Reactor Innovation Center NRIC Electrical Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an NRIC Electrical Engineer to work in our Reactor Project Engineering department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off.

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.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.
• 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 of testing activities. Provide 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.
• Analyze interpret and evaluate experimental results.
• 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 highrisk 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 setup and basic operation of complex high power and high voltage equipment and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skills troubleshooting electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems and electrical power engineering principles.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronics theory.
• Knowledge of engineering procurement and industry processes (e.g. construction operations R&D and/or business systems) throughout a project to assure scope is accomplished schedules are met and work is completed within budget.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles techniques procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of arithmetic algebra geometry calculus statistics and their applications.
• Knowledge of electrical and controls systems and programming.
• Knowledge of power electronic circuit topologies microgrid design dynamic and transient energy systems modeling and simulation of complex systems advanced controls and analysis involving interaction of multiple physical systems.
• Ability to use and identify complex problems and use scientific rules and methods to implement solutions.
• Ability to work and collaborate with multidisciplinary technical project teams.
• Ability to interface effectively with management and technical personnel at all levels as well as any DOE DOD or other stakeholders.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to read and understand technical information and ideas presented in writing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or other related field with 2 years experience or directly related field from an ABETaccredited institution.
• Level 3: Bachelors in mechanical engineering or other related fields from an ABETaccredited institution and 5 years Masters and 2 years PhD and 2 years
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 $77628 $159228/ Level 3 $93204 $191076. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a preemployment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• MultiLevel: This is a multilevel posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical Dental Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2 employer contribution and up to 4.8 match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors including employment status and position classification.

INL is a sciencebased applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 5800 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nations nuclear and renewable energy national security and environmental missions.

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.

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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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