Power Systems Engineer

About the Role

This position involves applying engineering principles to electrical systems and electrical power transmission and distribution at Idaho National Laboratory's Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). The role focuses on research opportunities associated with electrical energy generation, storage, transmission, distribution, management, and use, aiming for safe, resilient, and reliable power delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analyses on current power transmission and distribution systems.
• Apply electrical engineering theories and principles to develop secure, sustainable, resilient, robust, and reliable electrical power systems.
• Apply engineering principles in the design, development, and installation of industrial electrical power systems.
• Collaborate with customers to develop and analyze system alternatives, evaluating risks, costs, and performance measures.
• Provide technical reviews of design output and obtain necessary approvals.
• Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements.
• Establish and maintain configuration management of assigned systems, including drawings and databases.
• Develop functional and operational requirements, system design descriptions, and test procedures.
• Coordinate and collaborate with engineers, planners, operations personnel, and stakeholders for testing activities.
• Provide first-order data analysis and report test status.
• Provide input on test equipment functionality and support procurement of equipment, spare parts, or systems.
• Evaluate and assess system/equipment performance and history to improve efficiency and reliability.
• May be responsible for electrical engineering aspects of project work, including identifying required equipment, services, space, personnel, and work controls.
• May oversee the design and maintenance of assigned high-risk electrical systems operations.
• May direct others or work with equipment vendors to diagnose and repair malfunctions, or design and specify new equipment.
• May direct and execute application design, setup, and basic operation of complex high power and high voltage equipment and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, requiring US Citizenship.
• Testing Designated Position (TDP): Requires pre-employment drug screen and periodic testing.

Qualifications

• Level 1:

• Bachelor's in power engineering, electrical engineering, or other related field from an ABET accredited institution.

• 0 years of experience.

• Level 2:

• Bachelor's in power engineering, electrical engineering, or other related field from an ABET accredited institution.

• 2 years of experience.

• OR Master's degree and 0 years of experience.

• OR PhD degree and 0 years of experience.

• Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Completed hands-on coursework, lab work, or a senior capstone project involving the operation or analysis of industrial electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, switchgear, or distribution systems, including work involving load analysis, power quality, or system protection.

• Applied National Electrical Code (NEC) or Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E) requirements or electrical safety concepts such as fault current analysis, overcurrent protection, or arc flash hazard assessment through academic coursework, a lab, or design project.

• Completed coursework or project work involving backup power systems such as generators or uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), as well as the creation or interpretation of electrical drawings, schematics, or single line diagrams related to power distribution or facility electrical systems.