Electrical Principal Design Engineer #4000 (3848)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an Electrical Principal Design Engineer #4000 (3848) in Greenville, SC.

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.

Provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and leadership required to support complex electrical engineering projects. This position has oversight of a specific project area and acts as a representative of the electrical engineering discipline, ensuring technical accuracy across all phases of project execution. This is a lead-level role performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity.

Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, the Electrical Principal Design Engineer serves as a Supervising Lead, providing technical direction, mentorship, and oversight to engineers and designers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements.
• Develop and review electrical specifications and design criteria.
• Perform and check complex engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment, and systems; and resolve advanced technical issues.
• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients.
• Execute work in compliance with the Project Quality Plan, procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
• Develop and review estimates, schedules, and progress reports, including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting.
• Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.
• Provide technical support to procurement and subcontracting activities, including scope development, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals.
• Support construction administration activities, including responses to requests for information (RFIs) and evaluation of field changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Discipline-Specific Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply national, state, and local electrical codes and standards, DOE orders, and customer design requirements.
• Prepare and review electrical design and construction documents, specifications, and system descriptions through all project phases.
• Prepare and modify electrical design drawings, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, raceway layouts, lighting plans, and grounding systems.
• Perform complex electrical system studies, including short circuit, load flow, stability, motor starting, harmonics, relay coordination, and ground grid analysis.
• Develop complex area classifications and electrical design documentation.
• Perform detailed electrical calculations such as voltage drop, cable de-rating, relay coordination, cable pulling tensions, and equipment sizing.
• Prepare motor schematics and wiring diagrams.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical (Power) Engineering.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy), state, and local codes and standards.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical discipline codes, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Proven ability to perform work in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a time-conscious, schedule-driven environment.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency with word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation software.
• Significant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects.
• Proficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling, and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) tools in a multidiscipline environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience designing systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities in accordance with ASME NQA-1 requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of electrical materials.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading large, complex projects.
• Practical field experience supporting electrical design and construction.
• EPC project experience supporting:
• U.S. Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government agencies
• Nuclear facilities operating under a nuclear quality assurance program
• Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology facilities

• Advanced knowledge of electrical power systems and power system analysis software, such as SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) and Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP).

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 sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits:
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability