Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Experienced Electrical Engineer

Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 2+ years, or a Doctorate in the field
  • Familiarity with national electrical codes (NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI)
  • Hands-on experience with power systems from 120V to 13.8kV
  • Expertise in electrical design validation, load studies, and arc flash analysis
  • Proficiency in using simulation software for power systems modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and design initiatives for electrical systems
  • Perform engineering analysis and construction support for projects
  • Generate key design output documents, including control system schematics
  • Oversee procurement and commissioning tasks related to electrical systems
  • Conduct short circuit calculations and electrical system sizing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Employer paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Access to wellness programs and discounts on various services.
Full Job Description
Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

SRNS is seeking to hire Experienced Electrical Engineers to fill I&C Electrical Engineers and High Voltage Power System Distribution Engineers. Selected candidates will report to the Facilities & Systems Engineering (F&SE) Organization or the Design Engineering (DE) Organization and will work on various projects at SRS. These engineers will be responsible for leadership roles for planning, design, procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems.
I&C Electrical Engineer responsibilities include:
• Knowledge of national codes and standards, such as NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI, and IES/ISA.
• Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, construction support, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: Single Line Drawings; Electrical Equipment Lists; Control System Design; Control Schematics and Connection Diagrams; Electrical Equipment Specifications; Bulk Material Specifications; Circuit/Raceway/Wiring/Connection Design; Grounding; Heat Tracing; Fire Detection; Short Circuit Calculations; Arc Flash Incident Energy Analysis; Load Flow Analysis; and Electrical System Sizing Calculations.
High Voltage Power System Distribution Engineer responsibilities include:
• Knowledge of distribution systems with voltages ranging from 120V to 13.8kV, transformers and switchgear.
• Knowledge of electrical National Codes and Standards such as NFPA 70/70E and IEEE
• Electrical system protection, coordination curves, load studies, and arc flash analysis.
• Hands-on electrical design validation and Verification experience.
• Low and medium voltage experience developing system repair designs, system calibration, and installation plans.
• Experience in low to Medium Voltage Industrial Power Systems with voltage of 480V through 13.8kV.
• Experience providing oversight, design, planning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low and medium voltage systems infrastructure such as distribution cables, control systems, protective relaying, transformers, switchgear, substations, breakers, motor control centers, alarms, and overall system coordination.
• Experience performing modeling and simulation for power systems and short circuit analysis using simulation software platforms (e.g., ETAP).
• Others include lighting design, uninterruptible power systems, vessel heaters and heat trace, lockout/tagout, relay control systems, variable speed drives, diesel generators and automatic transfer switches, harmonics, and their effects on electrical systems.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus at least five years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field

We'd Also Like to See
• Master or PhD degree in applicable science or engineering discipline
• Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles and techniques
• Working knowledge of standard engineering/scientific practices and applications

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Discipline Description

Electrical/Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) engineers provide engineering support for electrical and/or instrumentation systems in an operating nuclear materials processing plant or as part of the broader site infrastructure. Electrical/I&C engineers identify system concepts and determine system functional and technical requirements, develop, and analyze equipment performance, monitor system performance, troubleshoot, and resolve problems and ensure operation within technical, regulatory and safety basis requirements. They propose and develop process/system improvements including equipment upgrades, and plant modifications.

Career Band Description
• Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
• Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
• Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
• May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise

Job Family Description

Engineering roles perform engineering work in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments. They may design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. They may plan, design, and estimate time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. They analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. They develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

About Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is a joint venture between Fluor Corporation, Newport News Nuclear and Honeywell, responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site. The Savannah River Site is a nuclear reservation in South Carolina that was built during the 1950s to refine nuclear materials for the US nuclear weapons program. Today, the site is used for nuclear materials management, environmental management, and nuclear energy research and development. SRNS provides a wide range of services, including nuclear materials management, environmental management, and nuclear energy research and development.
Learn more about Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

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