Electrical Operations Engineer

The Energy & Utilities (EU) Division, part of the Facilities and Operations Directorate, is seeking an experienced Electrical Power Operations Engineer to support the engineering, operations, and maintenance of Brookhaven National Laboratory's electrical transmission and distribution systems, including substations and controls. This role is integral to maintaining the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electrical power across the site's infrastructure.Ideal candidates will have utilityscale experience with mediumvoltage electrical systems and excel in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments involving engineering teams and collective bargaining staff. Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic operational setting, managing complex systems, responding to evolving site needs, and contributing to continuous improvement in support of missioncritical operations.This is an on-site position, typically scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional extended hours during maintenance periods or emergencies.Key Responsibilities * Perform electrical engineering design to support the maintenance and operation of large-scale facilities and systems, including medium- and low-voltage electrical power transmission and distribution systems. * Develop drawings and contract bid specifications assisting in the planned maintenance and outages on equipment located in utility plants and buildings. * Layout and design of electrical equipment including but not limited to normal and emergency switchboards/switchgear, motor control centers, distribution and branch panel boards, disconnect switches, motor starters, and variable frequency drives, etc. * Participate in the review and implementation of EU safety procedures, and Conduct of Operations; write and review electrical switching and safety procedures for line crew personnel; actively participate in safety programs (e.g., confined space, lock-out/tag-out); create and present electrical safety training to both management and collective bargaining employees. * Identify and scope projects to ensure maintenance of electric power distribution system. Estimate materials, costs, and staffing requirements. * Support the procurement of electrical service contracts such as load tap changer maintenance, dissolved gas analysis, relay maintenance, and third-party testing, as required. * Supervise and/or inspect in-house electrical installations and modifications to electrical distribution systems above 600V. * May supervise service and maintenance contractors to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract specifications. * Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external utilities to ensure reliable power delivery to all site facilities. * Perform system analysis, load studies, and fault current calculations to support infrastructure planning and upgrades. * Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations such as: * * NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code * * NFPA 70E- Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace * * IEEE C2 - National Electrical Safety Code * * OSHA 1910.269 * Develop and maintain electrical system documentation, including single-line diagrams, manhole drawings, and duct bank drawings. * Respond to electrical system issues and outages providing technical guidance. * Participate in capital project planning, utility master planning, and budget planning. * Support commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new installations. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringor related discipline. * Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical power systems engineering, preferably in a campus, utility, or industrial setting, or Master's degree in related field with 6 years of relevant experience. * Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems. * Experience with overhead and underground