Electrical Engineer 1/2

Job Description

Job Description

Salary Range:

Electrical Engineer level 1: $84,255 (min) - $134,808 (max)

Electrical Engineer level 2: $92,891 (min) - $148,626 (max)

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Position Summary:

N3B is currently seeking early career Electrical Engineer 1 to support the design team by performing the duties related to the successful completion and delivery of projects and tasks. Assignments typically include a mixture of on-site and office duties. The successful candidate will be exposed to all phases of project development and have the ability to understand and apply the NEC to industrial electrical systems. The activities you will be supporting may include the design and/or sizing of transformers, power panels, control panels and VFD’s. Project design documentation may include system layouts and sizing, one-lines, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, and transformer sizing to name a few. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required as well as the ability to multi-task and work independently and in a team. 

While working to achieve N3B objectives, the successful candidate will: ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner through maintaining required safety, security, and operational training. Making safety, security and quality an integral part of every task including taking the necessary steps to pause or stop work as necessary to ensure the safety and security personnel and the job site.

Essential Job Functions (may include, but are not limited to):

• Proven ability to work in and support a team environment.
• High level of independence, confidence, and strong work ethic.
• Strong problem-solving skills and use of fundamental engineering principles of power systems.
• Ability to effectively foster relationships with team members and clients, as well as industry stakeholders and regulators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, are a great listener, and are prompt, polished, and specific in your responses.
• Welcome feedback and find ways to perform work better, are determined, organized, and detail oriented.
• Ability to understand and apply industry codes and standards.
• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance, and as such, US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities/ Duties (may include, but are not limited to):

• Support field investigations or assessments. Collect data and gather information or documents. Perform standard computations or analysis. Prepare drawings and visual aids.
• Perform electrical design modeling to develop safe and reliable electrical power system designs including protection requirements.
• Apply prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Familiarity of system protection functions and controls in industrial power systems at low voltages (less than 1000v).
• Assist in the design of various electrical engineering activities which include but not limited to plan production, system layouts, system details, and one-line diagrams for lighting, power, security, and telecommunications systems designs. 
• Willingness and ability to learn and use SKM system analysis software.
• Selection of electrical equipment to meet the system requirements
• Participate with the writing and the production of project reports, forms, policies and procedures.
• Work under the direct guidance and mentorship of senior engineers.

Education and Experience Required:

Level 1: Bachelors in Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or related fields from an ABET-accredited college or university. Experience with load flow, short circuit analysis, and arc flash hazards system analysis software is a plus.

Level 2: Bachelors in Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or related fields from an ABET-accredited college or university and 3 years of experience. Experience with load flow, short circuit analysis, and arc flash hazards system analysis software is a plus.

Employee Referral Eligibility: 

This position is eligible for N3B’s employee referral program.

Hard To Fill: Yes ☒ No ☐

Benefits and Salary: 

N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education. 

Business Associations: 

Level 1: Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group. 

Level 2: Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects. 

Impact: 

Level 1: Contributes to completion of routine technical tasks. Failure to achieve results can normally be overcome without serious effect on schedules and programs. 

Level 2: Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify. 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment with occasional field work. Electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Minor hazards normally found in a northern New Mexico field data collection environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office and field work environment. 

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Electrical Engineer I/II will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Ability to obtain an L level Department of Energy security clearance.

Equal Opportunities 

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.