Field Engineer - Electrical (15796)

What You'll Do

• Provides construction site engineering resources and expertise during construction phases of projects to interpret designs, adjusts designs to meet site conditions, manages technical issues, performs field inspections, monitors technical submittals and configuration management, verifies installed quantities, supports construction supervision, and provides final technical approval of completed construction tasks to ensure construction conforms to design specifications.


• Provides support to Construction direct-hire craft by performing Electrical Field Engineering responsibilities supporting construction projects or technical oversight for subcontracts.


• Provides technical/programmatic guidance on multiple and complex construction management tasks.


• Completes assigned tasks under minimal supervision and technical direction.


• Reviews and interprets drawings and specifications to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction.


• Oversees construction work for compliance with drawings and specifications.


• Performs constructability reviews during design preparation and execution.


• Maintains direct relationship with the Construction Managers/Construction Superintendents and the responsible Project Managers (PM) to execute the scope of work.


• Provides technical support in all phases of construction formation, project execution, testing/inspection, and project closeout.


• Maintains records of installed quantities and completed construction work.


• Participates in obtaining any required permits/clearances, lockouts, Escort Agreements, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site.


• Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship, and schedule are met.


• Transmits completed files to PM, as necessary, upon work completion.


• Assists in the preparation of procedures, administrative and technical documents.


• Prepares purchase requisitions for materials and services

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security


• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues


• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization


• Career advancement and professional development programs


• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science discipline. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.


• OR Master’s degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.


• OR Ten or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with construction craft or supervision in meeting program/project objectives.


• Experience in construction and technical inspection of electrical design in areas such as installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment, grounding, and cable pulling activities.


• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.


• Must have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management. The candidate must have above average organizational skills. Knowledge of single or multi-discipline construction operations and processes is required. Must have knowledge with the initiation and processing of Construction Inspection Packaging.


• Must meet medical requirements to wear respirator and work in hazard-designated areas.


• Knowledge of organized Construction Labor and Building Trades is desired.


• Working knowledge of large-scale nuclear construction projects and ASME NQA-1 requirements. International Code Council (ICC) Electrical Inspector Certification or equivalent.


• Intermediate to advanced experience in field engineering activities of DOE and non-reactor nuclear facility EPC projects.


• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.

Why Pantex and Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

 

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

 

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

 

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.