Electrical Staff Engineer

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Modernization Project Office (MPO) is seeking an entry-level electrical engineer to assist project managers and senior electrical engineers with electrical engineering tasks and provide general electrical engineering and project management support for design and construction projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the layout and design of electrical systems, including normal and emergency switchboards/switchgears, motor control centers, panel boards, disconnect switches, motor connections (ie:starters/VFD, etc).
• Support electrical calculations such as load analysis, equipment sizing, and coordination of overcurrent protection in accordance with NEC requirements.
• Apply engineering principles to solve routine to moderately complex problems, escalating more complex issues to senior engineers as needed.
• Support the development of design documents, specifications, and detailed risers.
• Assist in preparation of project estimates and review contractor proposal.
• Participate in construction-phase related activities including the review of shop drawing submittals, preparation of Request for Information (RFI) responses, and associated tracking and record keeping.
• Conduct site visits with the design team before and during construction, assisting in documenting identified issues and support field modifications workflows.
• Assist with project management in coordinating with external A/E consultants and tracking deliverables.
• Support contractors and MPO field inspectors on site to ensure adherence to contract documents and compliance with BNL policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited university.
• Basic understanding of building electrical systems, including grounding, lighting, lighting controls, and fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) and other applicable codes and standards.
• Exposure to power distribution design concepts, including load calculations and short-circuit analysis (academic or internship experience acceptable).
• Ability to support the preparation of electrical design documents, including single-line diagrams, layouts, and schematics under supervision.
• Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to learn and apply engineering principles to project work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with guidance from senior engineers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (coursework or internship experience acceptable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1–2 years of relevant internship or professional experience in electrical design.
• Familiarity with Revit or other BIM software.
• Exposure to electrical analysis software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar).
• Basic understanding of medium- and low-voltage systems.
• Exposure to lighting design or photometric tools (e.g., AGi32, Lumen).
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (FE/EIT certification is a plus).
• Exposure to low-voltage systems (telecom, security, AV).

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• Able to climb ladders to heights greater than 4 ft.
• Able to wear safety protection 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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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