Jr. Electrical Power Operations Engineer

Junior Electrical Power Operations Engineer

The Energy & Utilities Division, within the Facilities and Operations Directorate, has an opportunity to fill the position of Junior Electrical Power Operations Engineer which is anchored at building 452 and reports directly to Energy & Utilities Division Manager. The Junior Electrical Power Engineer assists in the engineering and operations/maintenance of the BNL electrical transmission, distribution systems, and control systems. This position normally works M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm, and on occasion may be required to work additional hours to assist with maintenance periods or emergencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, maintenance, and operation of large-scale facilities and systems including medium and low voltage electrical power transmission and distribution systems.
• Develop drawings and contract bid specifications Assisting in the planned maintenance and outages on equipment located in utility plants and buildings.
• Participate in reviewing and executing safety procedures, conduct of operations in a safe and conscientious manner, following safety rules, procedures, and actively participating in safety programs, such as lock-out/tag-out, etc.
• Write or review electrical switching and safety procedures for line crew personnel.
• Assist the supervisors of the utility plants in routine maintenance and repairs as necessary to keep the plant operating at optimal efficiency.
• Identify and scope projects to ensure maintenance of electric power distribution system.
• Create and present electrical safety training to both management and collective bargaining employees.
• Perform arc flash hazard analysis of electrical equipment in buildings and utility plants using commercially available software.
• Procure electrical service contracts such as load tap changer inspections, dissolved gas analysis and third- party testing as required.
• Identify the need for subcontractor support, develop those contracts and maintain ongoing relationships with the subcontractors.
• Estimate materials, costs, and staffing requirements.
• May supervise service and maintenance contractors to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract specifications.
• Approve invoices for payment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Some familiarity with overhead and underground 69kV, 13.8kV, and 2.4kV, 480V, 208V transmission and distribution systems.
• Some understanding of building system design and construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and interpret underground utility drawings, one-line electrical diagrams.
• Ability to use AutoCAD to produce design drawings, modify drawings, and create as-built drawings.
• Excellent teamwork, effective written and oral communication skills; ability to analyze data and write technical reports.
• Ability to read and understand underground utility maps.
• Possess a valid NYS Driver's license.
• Must be available on occasion outside normal working hours to support power outages or planned maintenance.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Three years' related engineering experience.
• Experience with Arc Flash Calculation Software SKM Power Tools for Windows.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with electrical SCADA systems.
• Experience in the electrical operation of centralized chilled water plants, steam plants, water supply and treatment, and sewage treatment plants.
• Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer status in New York State.
• Familiarity with substation maintenance procedures and equipment such as vacuum breakers, SF6 circuit breakers, transformers, battery systems, etc.
• Preparation of electrical system design documents including one-lines, three-lines, DC control schematics and voltage drop calculations.
• Experience with protective relay selection, relay settings, coordination studies, equipment testing.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the following:
• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code®
• IEEE C2 - National Electrical Safety Code®
• NFPA 70E- Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• OSHA 1910.269

Environmental, Safety, and Health Considerations:

• Standing, bending, and lifting, up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders and work at heights up to 10 feet.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Work outdoors/cold environments or indoors/hot environments.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend training classes, special meetings, conferences, or events.

Other Information:

• This is a full-time on-site position.
• Use of private car may be required at certain times.
• The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $80600 - $140600 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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