Electric Utility Power System Engineer

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Pay Range

$103,500 - $131,256 Annually for the TSS.1 level

$124,200 - $157,464 Annually for the TSS.2 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We're looking for anElectric Utility Power System Engineer. Under general direction, you will perform a variety of maintenance, operations, engineering, design, construction, and modification activities on the transmission, substation, and distribution facilities (115kV, 13.8kV, 12kV, and 4kV) serving the LLNL's Main Site and Site 300. This position is in the Electric Utility Division of the Infrastructure Maintenance and Utilities Department.

This position will be filled at eitherlevel based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Provide engineering analysis and design in support of projects being performed to improve the electric utility systems.
• Provide engineering support for electric utility system load-flow, short circuit, protection, arc-flash, and economic studies related to electric utility system improvement projects.
• Prepare equipment test reports, as-built switchgear drawings, system one-line diagrams, and associated system drawings.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of equipment maintenance and system operations procedures and standards.
• Contribute to the maintenance, programming, and improvement of the electric utility SCADA system including communications components.
• Interact with personnel of all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.2 Level

• Develop detailed engineering designs and construction packages for electric utility system equipment upgrade and replacement projects.
• Provide engineering solutions to a diverse range of moderately complex electric utility system issues and/or problems.
• Provide recommendations to electric utility personnel on maintenance and operations issues.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (power systems concentration) or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, techniques, practices, and procedures for completing tasks or projects in electric utility system engineering (knowledge is expected to be largely based on academic background).
• Computer skills, using programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MATLAB, AutoCAD, SKM, LabView, and any others relevant to engineering.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Interest in computers, computer networks, microprocessor-based relays, control systems, SCADA systems, and cybersecurity as it pertains to industrial control systems.

Additional qualifications at the TSS.2 Level

• Ability to become registered as a Professional Electrical Engineer in the State of California or reciprocity from another state within 36 months.
• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, techniques, practices, and procedures for completing tasks or projects in electric utility system engineering.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master's degree in electrical engineering (power systems).
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and/or electric utility system analysis software (SKM Power Tools preferred) to perform load-flow, fault-duty, protective device coordination, arc-flash, harmonic, transient, and motor starting studies.
• Troubleshooting experience with computers, networks, software, electrical wiring, or schematics.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our core beliefs - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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