Posting TitleFacilities Electrical Engineer

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

Join a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and visionaries dedicated to shaping the world’s energy future through cutting-edge research and innovation. From our vision to our NREL community, we are unique in the research community. We are focused on impact. From our work in basic sciences to systems engineering, analysis, demonstration, and deployment, we are focused on solving market-relevant problems that result in advanced, secure, reliable, and affordable energy systems. We are trusted clean energy leaders, developing cost-saving solutions that make U.S. industries more competitive, and support job creation and economic growth across rural and urban communities.

At NREL, we offer a unique, mission-driven work environment with cutting-edge facilities and multidisciplinary research teams. NREL's environment offers strong partnerships with industry, academia, and other national laboratories, as well as professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package for employees.

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Job Description

NREL is looking for a early-career electrical engineer. This position will support the NREL campus facilities electrical engineering team and work on multiple projects concurrently at NREL’s two main research campuses, South Table Mountain (main campus) and the Flatirons Campus. This engineer will work under supervision to provide facilities electrical engineering services including power distribution designs and use associated electrical modeling software.  The engineer will also assist other engineers, project managers, and the facilities CAD team to ensure that the project electrical design and associated construction documentation conform to NREL‘s requirements and applicable building codes. Field work is an essential part of the engineer’s role.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the maintenance and updating the campus electrical model.

Assist in maintaining NREL’s electrical studies using the existing database.

Perform minor system updates to short circuit, arc flash, coordination studies using SKM, and may include field surveys.

Provide CAD assistance including record keeping and organization of electrical drawings and as-built drawings using AutoCAD.

Assist senior electrical engineers in project technical reviews and updates.

Assist senior electrical engineers in construction field surveys of electrical conditions and document using AutoCAD.

Assist the facilities electrical engineer in selecting and specifying electrical equipment systems.

Assist in updating design standards related to facilities electrical systems.

Under the supervision of senior electrical engineers, interpret and apply codes, job procedures, standards, and specifications.

Interface with other engineering design disciplines.

Provide field assistance as required.

Monitor and review on-site installation, start-up, and operation of electrical projects.

Develop simple control panel designs.

As applicable, select and specify instruments racks and designs in support of research projects.

Assist in preparing project electrical specifications and summaries for front end design packages.

Work with the facilities electrical engineer to develop project drawings for electrical layouts, schematics, and installation details.

Review vendor drawings and support construction, project checkout, and startup.

Follow all ESH&Q policies and procedures to ensure and maintain a safe working environment.

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Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. Limited use and/or application of technical principles, theories and concepts. Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards. Basic knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Good analytical and problem solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity and experience using relevant computer software programs including AutoCAD and Revit.

Experience with designing or assisting in the design of laboratory spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a national laboratory setting

Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam desired in the State of Colorado, or ability to complete within 12 months.

General knowledge of National Electric Code.

Familiarity with electrical modeling tools, preferably SKM, and electrical estimating tools such as Cost Works.

Familiarity with meters and energy management tools.

Basic knowledge of building IT infrastructure and integration of technologies including SCADA, security systems, lighting control systems, and fire alarm systems.

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Professional I / Annual Salary Range: $65,100 - $107,400

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

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NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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