Location: Upton, NY
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
The Modernization Project Office (MPO) mission is to design, construct, and update the physical BNL plant to provide facilities where world class research can be performed. The MPO team is responsible for leading BNL’s efforts in facilities modernization. **POSITION DESCRIPTION** The Modernization Project Office (MPO) is seeking an entry-level electrical engineer to assist project managers and senior electrical engineers with electrical engineering tasks and provide general electrical engineering and project management support for design and construction projects. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - Assist in the layout and design of electrical systems, including normal and emergency switchboards/switchgears, motor control centers, panel boards, disconnect switches, motor connections (ie:starters/VFD, etc). - Support electrical calculations such as load analysis, equipment sizing, and coordination of overcurrent protection in accordance with NEC requirements. - Apply engineering principles to solve routine to moderately complex problems, escalating more complex issues to senior engineers as needed. - Support the development of design documents, specifications, and detailed risers. - Assist in preparation of project estimates and review contractor proposal. - Participate in construction-phase related activities including the review of shop drawing submittals, preparation of Request for Information (RFI) responses, and associated tracking and record keeping. - Conduct site visits with the design team before and during construction, assisting in documenting identified issues and support field modifications workflows. - Assist with project management in coordinating with external A/E consultants and tracking deliverables. - Support contractors and MPO field inspectors on site to ensure adherence to contract documents and compliance with BNL policies and procedures. **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or