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Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Power and Electronics Engineering Manager to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN.  

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for facility electrical power systems, machine power distribution, machine control electronics, and electrical hardware design. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant electrical systems across the facility while supporting new equipment integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and develop a team of electrical power and electronics engineers/technicians;
• Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical power systems (480V/240V distribution, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, generators);
• Own electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation;
• Provide engineering support for machine-level electrical systems: power distribution, drives, controls electronics, sensors, and wiring;
• Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, and Automation teams on equipment installations and upgrades;
• Lead root-cause analysis for electrical failures, downtime events, and equipment reliability issues;
• Ensure electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC/electronics interfaces are maintained and updated;
• Manage external contractors, integrators, and vendors as required;
• Drive continuous improvement in power reliability, energy efficiency, and electrical safety;
• Provide capital project support including scope development, design review, and commissioning; and
• Serve as Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field. (preferred)

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• 7+ years of experience in power electronics design and development
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and simulation tools
• Experience in manufacturing and/or nuclear industry.  

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

• Active Q clearance is strong preferred.
• Project Management experience.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development.
• Onsite position in Oak Ridge
• One-year base assignment with possibility of extension and/or conversion after.

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law. 

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