Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an
Electrical Power Engineer (3914) in Oak Ridge, TN.
Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client's success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
Position Summary
The Electrical Power Engineer will support substation and site electrical power planning for complex technical facilities and equipment installations. This role will help define reliable power distribution concepts, coordinate electrical infrastructure needs, and support integration of site power requirements with engineering, design, procurement, construction, and operations stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and support electrical power substation and site planning activities for facility, utility, and process equipment needs.
- Evaluate site power capacity, distribution approaches, equipment layouts, and interface requirements for safe and reliable electrical service.
- Coordinate electrical planning inputs with mechanical, process, controls, civil, manufacturing, and project delivery teams.
- Prepare technical documentation, design criteria, calculations, sketches, equipment specifications, and planning packages to support design and execution.
- Support constructability, maintainability, safety, quality, and code compliance reviews for electrical power infrastructure and site utility systems.
- Identify electrical risks, design constraints, long-lead equipment needs, and integration issues that may affect project cost, schedule, or performance.
RequirementsRequirements
- Demonstrated experience with electrical power distribution, substation planning, site electrical infrastructure, or facility power systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical design principles, load planning, equipment sizing, grounding, one-line diagrams, and coordination with utility or facility power systems.
- Ability to support multidisciplinary engineering design packages and communicate technical requirements clearly across project teams.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety, applicable codes, standards, quality expectations, and configuration control requirements.
- Ability to work in a highly technical, safety-conscious environment supporting complex government or industrial projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, nuclear, laboratory, industrial chemical, manufacturing, or other highly regulated facility projects.
- Experience with medium-voltage distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, emergency power, or power system studies.
- Experience coordinating electrical infrastructure for custom process equipment, high-temperature systems, or advanced energy applications.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and directly relevant electrical power planning or design experience may be considered.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, ship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law..
EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
Benefits- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
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