Electrical Engineer (II)

Electrical Engineer (II) In Richland, Wa

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Electrical Engineer in Richland, WA. This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will support the 222-S Complex with electrical engineering, project engineering, and other duties as assigned with minimal supervision. They will perform a variety of engineering duties including, but not limited to: new electrical equipment design and upgrades of existing electrical systems, electrical safety evaluations and electrical worker personal protective equipment (PPE) determinations, developing and approving work packages and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), conducting field walk-downs, equipment selection and parts ordering, performing and/or reviewing calculations, testing, design/procedural reviews, and assisting in the planning and execution of field work. The successful candidate will perform engineering work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering or project tasks. They will demonstrate problem solving and exercise of judgment as required on advanced level work details and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. May direct the activities of Technicians and/or other Engineers as assigned. Under minimal supervision: Incorporate conventional engineering practices such as technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning where only general objectives are stated. Assume technical responsibility for one or more related phases of a project and coordinate various phases of design with other engineers performing related technical work. May function as the lead on project or departmental task assignments. Ensure compliance with technical requirements of assigned work, proper utilization and training of personnel operating under one's technical guidance, and compliance with approved schedules and staffing estimates. Ensure appropriate technical performance of the end product designed and developed to resolve the original problem. Use and/or application of codes and standards, engineering principles, to prepare electrical designs and other design engineering documents as assigned. Implement and manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) for assigned systems. Support the team planning process to develop work instruction to safely implement designs within the 222-S Complex. Oversee field modifications and acceptance testing and perform field work walk-downs. Prepare technical reports, review designs, plans, and shop drawings. Perform electrical analysis using MathCad, AutoCAD, Smart Plant, and other software. Apply working knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Work Place), and other codes, manuals, and standards to engineering design. Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, maintenance, operations, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements. Demonstrate interpolative thinking and creative ability through problem-solving. Propose solutions and alternatives and provide recommendations. Support the development of technical proposals and provide comments on technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope.