Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer Associate II in Richland, WA.

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.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Supports the 222-S Complex with electrical engineering, project engineering, and other duties as assigned with general supervision. Performs a variety of engineering duties including, but not limited to, new electrical equipment design and upgrades of existing electrical systems, electrical safety evaluations and worker protective equipment determinations, developing and approving work packages and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), conducting field walk-downs, developing specifications, performing and/or reviewing calculations, testing, design/procedural reviews, and assisting in the planning and execution of field work. Performs engineering work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering or project tasks. Demonstrates problem-solving and exercise of judgment as required on advanced level work details and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

Responsibilities:

Under limited supervision:

• Assume technical responsibility for one more related phases of a project and cooperate with other engineers performing related phases of technical work.
• Use and/or application of codes and standards and engineering principles, to prepare electrical designs and other design engineering documents as assigned.
• Implement and manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) for assigned systems. Support the team planning process to develop work instruction to safely implement designs within the 222-S Complex. Oversee field modifications and acceptance testing and perform field work complete walk downs.
• Prepare technical reports and review designs, plans, and shop drawings. Perform electrical analysis using MathCad, AutoCAD, Smart Plant, and other software. Apply working knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Work Place) and other codes, manuals, and standards to engineering design.
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, maintenance, operations, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline and minimum 2 years of directly related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of nuclear engineering experience.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Compensation:

Grade 16: $88,200 - $111,100

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules