Electrical Engineer

About Us

Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) is a leading provider of high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities. Our mission is to ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing premier facilities and capabilities.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our Shock Physics Experiments program at the JASPER facility. The successful candidate will provide systems engineering support for operations and maintenance, and technical support of line management safety responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support maintaining overall cognizance of assigned facility electrical systems.
• Validate physical configuration of assigned electrical systems and maintain system documents for Configuration Management.
• Assist with the conduct of In-service-Inspections and Technical Surveillance Requirement testing of assigned electrical systems.
• Contribute to solutions of assignment-related problems and issues with a limited scope and basic complexity.
• Participate in developing field programs using pre-determined principles and practices.
• Contribute to designs, strategies, reports, and technical proposals.
• Perform design and technical analysis activities using prescribed codes and standards, computer software, and generally accepted best management practices.
• Assist in defining specifications for procurements and initiate purchase requests.
• Work with outside vendors as required obtaining relevant information.
• Develop a working knowledge of codes and standards of other disciplines.
• Coordinate work within their discipline on moderately complex projects.
• Often serves as a member of work teams.
• May monitor work of and provide guidance to skilled technicians and other support personnel.
• Accept individual responsibility and accountability for environment, safety, health, and quality processes within personal control, personal safety, and the safety of co-workers.
• Comply with established regulations and procedures for environment, safety, health, and quality and perform duties in a way that will not cause personal danger, endanger other individuals, or violate environment, safety, health, and quality regulations.
• Promptly correct or report any hazard or potential hazard to supervision.
• Understand the principles associated with the NNSS safety concept.
• Participate in and embrace NNSS environment, safety, health, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering degrees; or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering; or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB); or, Professional Engineer license.
• Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized.
• Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of instrumentation & control, electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical components.
• Should be self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ideally, the applicant will have strong time-management skills. Be well organized, maintain safe work habits, and have a broad range of technical interests and education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents.
• Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position.