Senior Engineer, Power Operations

Overview

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the . National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See for our unique Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.

MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more. MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities

MSTS is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Power Operations Department. The Power Operations department provides reliable high-power electrical distribution to facilities, projects and locations at the NNSS. The Senior Engineer will report to the Power Operations Department Manager within the Fleet & Critical Site Infrastructure Division.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to solutions of assignment-related problems and issues with a moderate scope and of moderate complexity, using a well-defined set of technologies. Solutions use established basic standards, practices and procedures as well as technical knowledge to address problems and complete tasks. Solutions may require evaluation of standards and processes.  Participate in developing field programs and designs using pre-determined principles and practices.  Select and implement computer applications for their field. Prepare or 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.  Frequent coordination of discipline information with other departments within the company and with outside vendors. Works with outside contacts as required to obtain relevant information. Follow established engineering and technical procedures and instructions. Coordinate work within their discipline on moderately complex projects. Often serve as a member of various work teams. Mentor less experienced staff in specific discipline. Define specifications for procurements and initiates purchase requests. Monitor work of technicians and other support personnel working on their projects. Develop a working knowledge of codes and standards as they relate to Power Operations.  Provide Engineering support and oversight for high and medium voltage (138kV and lower) power transmission, distribution and substation projects and maintenance for the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Perform duties for initial project scoping and at turnover for commissioning to accept construction scope of work. Perform work as an integrated project member from inception on all electrical scope for projects that will be turned over to Power Operations for maintenance. Exercise recognized technical leadership, creativeness, and judgment to prove or disprove the feasibility of ideas and devices of existing plans and recommends achievable solutions, with focus in the area of initial planning and finial commissioning. May be called upon to provide data, relevant information, and represent company positions within other departments, to headquarters, or regulatory bodies (NERC, WECC, . Perform other duties assigned by Management. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required 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 Plus at least 5 years’ relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized. Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred. Solid familiarity with One-Line Diagrams, System Diagrams, Relays, Metering and Control Schematics, AC and DC Wiring Diagrams are also required skills. Experienced in the field with troubleshooting high end protective relay, tap changers, and communication & network systems. Highly knowledgeable about best practices for engineering, procurement, and construction. Must be able to guide cross-disciplinary knowledge and teams.  Demonstrated ability to work on multiple and diverse tasks both in office and in the field. Able to apply application and interpretation of NETA, NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E. Knowledgeable of design for lightning protection. Prior experience working for a power utility, preferred. Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position. The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change). Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Must possess a valid driver's license

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