We have an opening for an Electrical Designer/Engineer who will prepare construction documents for new construction, remodeling, and modifications of facilities and infrastructure at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). This position is in the Design & Engineering Division within the Project Management Office (PMO).
You will contribute to the planning, design, and construction of electrical systems across a variety of facilities, ensuring reliability, compliance, and efficiency. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you will join as a TSS.2 Electrical Designer or TSS.3 Electrical Engineer with increasing levels of independence, leadership, and technical scope.
You will
- Design electrical systems for construction projects including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and associated systems.
- Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Building and Electrical Codes, and institutional standards to design solutions supporting LLNL鈥檚 electrical infrastructure.
- Develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and calculations (e.g., load flow, branch, short circuit, arc flash, etc.).
- Determine functional electrical requirements for new or modified specialized equipment and support systems.
- Provide engineering support during construction by reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to contractor questions, resolving field problems, and performing inspections.
- Use AutoCAD and Revit to prepare electrical construction packages.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities at the TSS.3 Level
- Lead moderate to complex electrical design projects, managing technical criteria, schedules, and deliverables.
- Utilize independent judgment in applying NEC and LLNL design standards to major infrastructure upgrades and modifications.
- Support procurement of LLNL-furnished electrical equipment by developing specifications and coordinating with vendors and project stakeholders.
- Review designs prepared by external engineers for compliance, constructability, and adherence to LLNL standards.