What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design Engineer 2 position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory?
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.
The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.
A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.
The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.
The Campus Development (CD) Division delivers the PNNL campus strategy to provide laboratory facilities and infrastructure aligned with PNNL’s world-class science and technology research mission. The division provides the planning, architecture, engineering, and design services critical to delivering unique and modern research facilities.
CD also centrally manages laboratory and office space and relocations to optimize usage across our campuses.CD’s campus strategy balances maintaining and modernizing existing assets while advancing PNNL’s science and technology. The team relies on the partnerships between research and operations to identify, fund, and design the most impactful campus projects and work closely with our project execution team to deliver. The division’s multi-disciplinary teams plan, design, engineer, and manage space to delivers facility solutions that are modern, flexible, and collaborative to enable research.
- Research Associates excluded.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to contribute to projects of varying complexity.
- Apply electrical engineering expertise in facility design efforts, ensuring solutions meet functional and technical requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams to develop system designs within a collaborative team environment.
- Support the procurement of equipment through the preparation of procurement packages, technical evaluations, vendor submittal reviews, and resolution of technical issues.
- Assist in the review and disposition of engineering change notices, non-conformance reports, and condition reports.
- Manage workload effectively to maintain high quality and productivity in project deliverables.
- Assist with operations, maintenance, and commissioning of PNNL facilities.
- Foster collaboration by interfacing with subcontractors, vendors, and various project support groups.
- BS/BA and 2 years of relevant work experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher
- Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam and working towards Professional Engineers (PE) License.
- Experience in a multi-discipline engineering setting (A/E Firm).
- Experience in electrical design of buildings (Lighting/Power/Systems).
- Knowledge of NFPA 70.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E.
- Experience in lighting design and lighting controls.
- Knowledge of NFPA 72 fire alarm system design.
- LEED or equivalent DOE High Performance Sustainable Building Standard experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- AutoCAD or REVIT design and drafting skills, MS Office Software skills.
- Experience performing power system and coordination studies using SKM PTW.
Not Applicable.
Additional Information:This position involves access to sensitive systems and information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.
Testing Designated Position (TDP):This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL:At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
For foreign national candidates:
Salary : $250