Senior Electrical Power Operations Engineer

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The Energy & Utilities Division part of the Facilities and Operations Directorate is seeking an experiencedElectrical Power Operations Engineerto support the engineering operations and maintenance of Brookhaven National Laboratorys (BNL) electrical transmission and distribution systems including substations and DC controls. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe reliable and efficient delivery of electrical power across the sites infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in utility-scale electrical systems experience with medium-voltage distribution and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams including other engineering disciplines and collective bargaining staff.

This is a full-time position typically scheduled Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional extended hours during maintenance periods or emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design maintenance and operation of large-scale facilities and systems including medium and low voltage electrical power transmission and distribution systems.
• Develops drawings and contract bid specifications assisting in the planned maintenance and outages on equipment located in utility plants and buildings.
• Layout and design of electrical equipment including but not limited to normal and emergency switchboards/switchgear motor control centers distribution and branch panel boards disconnect switches motor starters/VFD etc.
• Participate in reviewing and executing safety procedures Conduct of Operations in a safe and conscientious manner following safety rules procedures and actively participating in safety programs such as confined space lock-out/tag-out etc.
• Writing or reviewing electrical switching and safety procedures for line crew personnel.
• Identify and scope projects to ensure maintenance of electric power distribution system.
• Creating and presenting electrical safety training to both management and collective bargaining employees.
• Procure electrical service contracts such as load tap changer maintenance dissolved gas analysis relay maintenance and third- party testing as required.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for electrical work above 600V.
• Supervise and/or inspect in-house electrical installations and modifications to electrical distribution systems above 600V.
• Estimates materials costs and staffing requirements.
• May supervise service and maintenance contractors to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract specifications.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external utilities to ensure reliable power delivery to all site facilities
• Perform system analysis load studies and fault current calculations to support infrastructure planning and upgrades
• Support the design and review of electrical systems for new construction and renovation projects
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and safety regulations such as:
  • NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
  • NFPA 70E- Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
  • IEEE C2 - National Electrical Safety Code
  • OSHA 1910.269
• Develop and maintain electrical system documentation including single-line diagrams manhole drawings and duct bank drawings
• Respond to electrical system issues and outages providing technical guidance and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with other departments divisions science organizations to integrate electrical systems into broader infrastructure projects
• Participate in capital project planning utility master planning and budget planning.
• Support commissioning testing and acceptance of new installations

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical power systems engineering preferably in a campus utility or industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems protective relaying and power system analysis
• Experience with overhead and underground 69kV 13.8kV and 2.4kV 480V 208V transmission and distribution systems.
• Preparation review and approval of electrical system design documents including one-lines three-lines DC control schematics short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
• Experience managing multiple projects that include problem-solving and project management skills
• Familiarity with electrical design software (e.g. ETAP SKM PowerTools AutoCAD)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint)
• Ability to read and interpret underground utility drawings one-line electrical diagrams and P&I drawings.
• Requires some experience with protective relay selection relay settings coordination studies equipment testing and start-up problem resolution.
• Ability to use AutoCAD to produce design drawings modify drawings and create as-built drawings.
• Excellent teamwork effective written and oral communication skills are required; must be able to analyze data write technical reports and develop work packages.
• Ability to read and understand underground utility maps.
• Must be able to occasionally work weekends or nights
• Must be able to read write and verbally communicate in English.
• Must have a valid NYS Drivers license.
• Must be available on occasion outside normal working hours to support power outages or planned maintenance.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical power systems engineering preferably in a campus utility or industrial setting; at least five (5) years as an Engineer
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with electrical SCADA systems.
• Experience in the electrical operation of centralized chilled water plants steam plants and water supply and treatment plants
• Familiarity with substation maintenance procedures and equipment such as vacuum breakers SF6 circuit breakers transformers battery systems etc.

Environmental Safety and Health Considerations:

• Standing bending and lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to enter confined spaces
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders and work at heights up to 10 feet.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Work outdoors/cold environments or indoors/hot environments
• Use of private car may be required at certain times
• Occasional travel may be required to attend training classes special meetings conferences or events.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $129850 - $210767 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidates qualification education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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Brookhaven National Laboratory () delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nations future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries 37 R&D 100 Awards and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country learn more at BNL Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

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