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Senior Electrical Power Operations Engineer - Energy and Utilities Division (EU)
**Up to $210,767/year**
**Relocation assistance provided up to $15K**
*DIRECT HIRE LOCATED IN UPTON, NY*
Role Overview:
Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Operations Engineer to support critical infrastructure across a large research campus. This role focuses on electrical power distribution, system upgrades, and infrastructure modernization within the Energy & Utilities division.
Responsibilities
Core Requirements:
Must have experience with:
Strong differentiators:
Environment:
**Up to $210,767/year**
**Relocation assistance provided up to $15K**
*DIRECT HIRE LOCATED IN UPTON, NY*
Role Overview:
Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Operations Engineer to support critical infrastructure across a large research campus. This role focuses on electrical power distribution, system upgrades, and infrastructure modernization within the Energy & Utilities division.
Responsibilities
- Support electrical power distribution systems ranging from 608V to 69kV
- Lead and support utility system upgrades and infrastructure modernization
- Perform engineering analysis, calculations, and system evaluations
- Modify and improve existing electrical systems
- Support electrical design for facility and infrastructure improvements
- Conduct and review power system studies and arc flash analysis
- Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors
Core Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
- 9 years of experience in electrical power / utilities engineering
- Experience with power distribution systems and infrastructure projects
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar electrical design tools
- Strong understanding of power system analysis and engineering calculations
- PE license preferred but not required
- U.S. Citizenship required
Must have experience with:
- Power distribution systems
- Utility upgrades
- Infrastructure modernization
- System modifications (not just design-only work)
Strong differentiators:
- Arc flash analysis
- Power system studies
- Candidate traits:
- Independent, self-starter
- Able to own work without heavy oversight
Environment:
- Large national laboratory research campus
- Critical infrastructure supporting steam plants, chilled water systems, electrical distribution, and facility utilities