Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
Are you passionate about working in a high functioning, inter-disciplinary collaborative team in facilities management? we are currently looking for a highly skilled electrical engineer!
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Design, or oversee design of, high, medium, and low voltage electrical systems for safe, reliable, and efficient operations that comply with code.
Design, or oversee the design of, high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment, controls, components, systems, and products, including meters for overhead and underground distribution, and transmission line construction and maintenance.
Plans for maintenance by modeling the system, conducting condition assessments, analyzing data, balancing loads, and ensuring reliability by identifying upgrade and lifecycle replacement options.
Researches and tests new and innovative techniques and equipment to save energy in building electrical systems or utility contracts.
Assesses capabilities of existing high, medium, and low voltage electrical components, equipment, systems, substations, looped and radial systems, relays, meters, and networks.
Provides systems analyses of electronic systems and subsystems.
Performs lighting calculations, analysis, and lightning protection designs, for both interior and exterior lighting systems.
Supports photovoltaic systems designs to ensure safe and compliant operation.
Writes detailed power outage procedures for project and maintenance activities.
Develops and applies inspection and test procedures for components and systems, including the western electrical coordinating council (wecc) reliability standards and reporting requirements.
Performs planning and forecasting for site 10-year load projections.
Analyzes and reviews arc flash calculations in compliance with the national fire protection association (nfpa-70e) and national electrical code (nec) requirementsReviews and manages the electrical metering system for the power distribution network.
Qualifications we require
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline, plus one (1) year of experience with an emphasis in low voltage (<600vac) building electrical power and distribution from an abet accredited institution; or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience working in one or more of the following:
A facilities organization
An engineering firm
A construction industry
Inspection with design experience
Ability to obtain and maintain an active doe l-level security clearance.
Qualifications we desire
Electrical engineering degree that focuses on power and power distribution (< 600vaclicensed engineer (p.e.).
Experience with current electrical codes and standards (nec, nfpa 70e).
Ability to obtain a professional engineering license.
Demonstrated experience with design under the direction of an experienced engineer.
Basic knowledge of facilities/commercial/laboratory engineering in design, construction and contracting.
Experience with arc flash hazard calculations and software, short circuit and load flow calculations,
Experience trouble shooting electrical systems, including the use, and interpretation, of power quality instrumentation for diagnostics of electrical power systems.
Demonstrated analytical and reasoning skills necessary to identify and resolve electrical risk issues with the mission in mind and assist in making recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience with the coordination of power outages.
Able to initiate effective internal customer relationships.
Ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor team efforts to completion.
Experience with nnsa, doe or other federal government requirements.
Able to conduct research, investigate alternative solutions, and recommend solutions on problems affecting electrical systems.
About our team
Provides construction services for line customers and engineering for facilities space and portfolio management organizationWe are designated by facilities area management (fam) teams and consist of a multi-disciplined team of facilities management professionals, architects, engineers, and tactical space plannersOur team is focused on delivering a stable platform and infrastructure in which sandia national labs can safely and successfully carry out its national security missionOur work is high paced, challenging, and focused on teamwork and partnering with mission essential organizationsThe work is difficult and thankless at times, but holds great success and accomplishment to those willing to take on the challengeCome join our team to make a difference for national security and global safety.
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Sandia is required by doe to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe l-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
