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Electrical Engineer 2 - Plutonium Facilities Rapid Response Team (DOE/LANL)Location: Los Alamos, NM (100% Onsite - TA-35/TA-55)   Compensation: $65-$75/hr DOESchedule: 4/10s - Mon-Thu, Thu-Sun, or Fri-Mon   Duration: 1 year | Extension up to 3 years | Conversion possibleCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required   Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance | A-Level Access RequiredPer Diem: Available | No relocation | No travel expected | Start: ASAPWHY THIS ROLEThis is a hands-on electrical design engineering role supporting one of the most consequential facility programs in the country. As an Electrical Engineer 2 on LANL's Plutonium Rapid Response Team, you will directly support TA-55 plutonium facility operations by developing construction documents, interpreting electrical designs, and resolving field engineering issues in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.You will work within a secure, multi-discipline engineering team coordinating across operations, maintenance, construction, and project management - developing real engineering deliverables that directly impact facility safety, reliability, and operational performance. For engineers ready to step into a high-consequence technical environment with long-term potential, this role offers strong extension and conversion opportunities at one of the nation's premier national security institutions.WHAT YOU'LL DOPerform electrical engineering design, analysis, calculations, and design reviewsDevelop, review, interpret, and support electrical engineering design packagesProduce and review construction documents, drawings, specifications, calculations, markups, and technical deliverablesSupport facility design, operations, maintenance, construction, modifications, and project executionReview LAP-4 designs and internal design packagesSupport field engineering questions, construction documentation, design interpretation, and field issue mitigationProvide engineering input for low-voltage facility power systems including 120V, 208V, and below-480V applicationsSupport conductor sizing, conduit sizing, junction box layouts, electrical routing, equipment installation, and construction-ready design documentationCoordinate across engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, work control, project management, and facility organizationsApply applicable electrical engineering codes, standards, procedures, and DOE/NNSA requirementsUse engineering technology, drafting tools, and markup software to support design development and reviewWork independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline engineering teamContinuously improve engineering work processes to meet customer and mission needsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEngineer 2 - Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or universityMinimum 3 years of relevant electrical engineering experienceStrong experience producing, reviewing, and interpreting electrical design documentsExperience supporting construction documents, specifications, and field-facing design supportWorking knowledge of industry, regulatory, and DOE/NNSA codes, standards, and criteria relevant to electrical engineeringKnowledge of commonly applied codes and standards at DOE and DOD facilities including NQA-1, IBC, NFPA, and NECPrior experience facilitating, developing, reviewing, or supporting engineering design packagesFamiliarity with typical engineering deliverables including construction documentsExperience with computer-aided design and drafting software or markup toolsAbility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline technical teamAbility to access plant and facility areas and walk around field locations as neededAbility to obtain and maintain a DOE Q ClearanceAbility to obtain required LANL access including green strap and A-Level accessS. Citizenship requiredDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience supporting DOE, NNSA, DOD, LANL, nuclear, high-hazard, or mission-critical facilitiesPrevious experience supporting TA-55, plutonium facilities, RLUOB, or related nuclear facility environmentsExperience with facility electrical design, low-voltage power distribution, 120V/208V systems, below-480V applications, panels, feeders, conductors, conduit, junction boxes, grounding, lighting, controls, instrumentation, one-lines, schematics, and equipment installation supportExperience creating construction documents and technical specificationsExperience reading and interpreting existing facility drawings and internal design packagesExperience mitigating field issues and supporting construction or maintenance executionExperience supporting operations, maintenance, facility modifications, or rapid-response engineering requestsExperience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, BIM, or other design and markup toolsControl system experience useful but not requiredFamiliarity with LANL engineering processes, procedures, standards, and guidesKnowledge of DOE Order 426.2 or nuclear facility personnel qualification requirementsCurrent EIT or PE registration is a plusMANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYINGMust be a U.S. Citizen - Q Clearance eligibility requires citizenship, no exceptionsMust hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institutionMust be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance and A-Level accessMust have direct electrical design engineering experience producing and interpreting electrical construction documentsMust be available 100% onsite in Los Alamos, NM - no remote or hybridMust have a minimum of 3 years of relevant electrical design engineering experience