Electrical Engineer

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. 

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for an Electrical Designer/Engineer who will prepare construction documents for new construction, remodeling, and modifications of facilities and infrastructure at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). This position is in the Design & Engineering Division within the Project Management Office (PMO).

You will contribute to the planning, design, and construction of electrical systems across a variety of facilities, ensuring reliability, compliance, and efficiency. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you will join as a TSS.2 Electrical Designer or TSS.3 Electrical Engineer with increasing levels of independence, leadership, and technical scope.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

You will

• Design electrical systems for construction projects including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and associated systems.
• Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Building and Electrical Codes, and institutional standards to design solutions supporting LLNL’s electrical infrastructure.
• Develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and calculations (e.g., load flow, branch, short circuit, arc flash, etc.).
• Determine functional electrical requirements for new or modified specialized equipment and support systems.
• Provide engineering support during construction by reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to contractor questions, resolving field problems, and performing inspections.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to prepare electrical construction packages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities at the TSS.3 Level

• Lead moderate to complex electrical design projects, managing technical criteria, schedules, and deliverables.
• Utilize independent judgment in applying NEC and LLNL design standards to major infrastructure upgrades and modifications.
• Support procurement of LLNL-furnished electrical equipment by developing specifications and coordinating with vendors and project stakeholders.
• Review designs prepared by external engineers for compliance, constructability, and adherence to LLNL standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and electrical engineering design experience in an architectural/engineering consulting firm.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam; ability to obtain professional registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California within two years.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24).
• Experience preparing electrical one-line diagrams, load studies, short-circuit and arc flash analyses, electrical layouts, and related documentation.
• Knowledge and experience with electrical power distribution system components such as transformers, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power supplies, backup generators, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate in a team environment and present technical information effectively.
• Software Skills: Experience using AutoCAD and Revit; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Qualifications at the TSS.3 Level

• Professional registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California.
• Out-of-state electrical engineering professional licenses are acceptable, provided the successful candidate is willing to obtain a California Professional Engineer (PE) license through reciprocity within three months of hire
• Significant experience in electrical design and project co