Navarro Research and Engineering

Senior Electrical Engineer

Navarro Research and Engineering

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Idaho Falls • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Flash

About the role

  • Support the design, analysis, and implementation of complex electrical systems for advanced nuclear projects.
  • Lead the design, analysis, and specification of electrical power systems, including MV/LV distribution, grounding, lightning protection, and backup power infrastructure.
  • Perform power system studies including arc flash, fault current, coordination, and harmonic analysis, using tools such as SKM Power Tools or ETAP.
  • Develop and coordinate multidisciplinary design packages, including drawings, procurement specifications, and technical reports, from conceptual design through construction.
  • Serve as Design Agent or Engineer of Record, ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, NESC, and DOE/NRC requirements.
  • Coordinate with I&C team members to communicate power system impacts on control system design and operation.
  • Provide construction support, including field troubleshooting, commissioning, and resolution of engineering and design issues.
  • Contribute to client-focused projects supporting clean energy and nuclear/environmental programs at DOE/NNSA, NASA, and DoD clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to obtain licensure in Idaho.
  • 8+ years of experience in electrical power system design and implementation.
  • Proficiency in power system software (e.g., SKM Power Tools, ETAP) and CAD platforms (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical).
  • Experience with SCADA systems, PLCs, and industrial networking.
  • Familiarity with government, nuclear, or large industrial projects, including safety and security requirements (e.g., ICD-705, NQA-1, TEMPEST).
  • Strong technical communication skills with ability to lead or coordinate complex projects.
  • Experience supporting design and construction at DOE national labs, DoD installations, or nuclear utilities (preferred).
  • Background in advanced or modular reactor technologies, including safety-class electrical systems and I&C architecture (preferred).
  • U.S. Government security clearance, or the ability to obtain one (preferred).
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&AD)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
electrical power system designpower system studiesarc flash analysisfault current analysiscoordination analysisharmonic analysisadvanced reactor technologiessafety-class electrical systemsI&C architecturemultidisciplinary design packages
Soft skills
technical communicationproject coordinationleadershiptroubleshootingclient-focused approach
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)U.S. Government security clearance