Nova Group Inc., a Quanta Services company, is an industry leading general engineering construction company with 45 plus years of experience worldwide. Nova specializes in hydrant fueling, waterfront, electrical and utility military construction projects for the Department of Defense (NAVFAC, USACE) and Department of Energy at various National Laboratories. Nova exceeds customer expectations through innovative construction, safety, quality and outstanding customer service. Headquartered in Napa, CA, with regional offices in Rancho Bernardo, CA, Port Orchard, WA, Japan and project locations stretching across the US, as well as internationally, the opportunities are endless with Nova! Nova offers employees competitive health benefits, matching 401K contributions, career advancement opportunities, and endless training opportunities. Primary Function: Under general supervision, perform work in the design, installation, construction, modification, repair and maintenance of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems; and perform related work as required. Typical Duties: • Adhere to company safety policies and procedures and help to implement safe work procedures and correct unsafe work activities and notify supervisors of any unsafe activities • Be proficient in understanding and reading construction documents, plans and specifications. • Proficient in coordinating electrical installation • Proficient with the National Electric Code (NEC) and National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) codes and regulations pertaining to electrical installation • Keep accurate log of daily work activities • Willingness to follow direction from supervisors • Willingness to accept additional training as required by the company such as safety (OSHA), forklift operation etc. • Notify foreman/superintendent of material needed or if material stock piles are running low • Be able to work with other journeyman electricians and apprentices • Be able to work well with others and other trades • Knowledge of and proficient in the operation of standard electrical tools and equipment such as: conduit threaders, benders, hole punch, ohm meter, volt meter, power tools and hand tools • Knowledge of and proficient in the operation of standard construction equipment such as: forklifts, trenchers, compactors, cable pullers/tuggers etc. • Ability to perform: routine and repetitive tasks, work easily and skillfully with hands, climb and maintain balance on scaffolds or ladders. See well (naturally or with correction) and distinguish colors; Reach for, handle, and grasp wires and hand tools; Bend, crouch, and work in small places; and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, bending, standing crouching, climbing and walking. • Large commercial and or industrial electrical experience • Experience in underground distribution installation, rigid conduit installation, and electrical distribution equipment installation including Main Distribution Panels, Motor Control Centers and Transformers. • Experience in duct bank installation. • Medium Voltage experience pulling cable and fire taping. • Control wiring • Hazardous location electrical experience preferred. • Medium and High Voltage experience welcome. • Fire Alarm and Electrical Control experience welcome. • Washington State Licensed 01 journeyman. • Current OSHA 30 or OSHA 10 card preferred. • Willingness to travel preferred Pay: Prevailing wage rate plus fringe benefit rate. ($30.00 - $46.00 per hour base rate, $25.00 - $35.00 per hour fringe benefit). 401k Nova is proud to offer you: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Short Term Disability Insurance • Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • 401k with company match • Tuition Assistance
See More Details >>What You Will Do The Engineering Services Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions that enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission. This position is within the Engineering Services Division Office (ES-DO). ES Groups are responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at Los Alamos National Laboratory in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations. As well as supporting existing systems, modifications and customers occupying the facilities. As a System Electrical Engineer you will support the Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) portfolio consisting of nuclear, accelerator and non-nuclear facilities, spanning half of the laboratory's footprint. As a facilities system engineer in this area, you will directly support facilities with a direct impact on LANL's stockpile stewardship mission. Daily tasks include but are not limited to response to emerging facility issues, configuration management including facility technical baseline management, electrical/pressure safety support, reviewing designs for facility modification and providing system health reporting. This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3/4 level, depending on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. System Electrical Engineer Level 3 ($125,200 - $211,300) As a System Engineer with Engineering Services, you will serve as the owner's representative for engineering for your assigned facilities. You will concurrently interface with design teams, maintenance, and operations, shaping LANL's facilities and infrastructure to serve the needs of a growing and changing portfolio. The level 3 role includes the following job opportunities: Electrical Safety Officer (ESO) Responsibilities: • Support WFO as the lead Electrical Safety Officer (ESO) • Conduct Arc-flash calculations • Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70E Facility Configuration and Equipment Management: • Provide control and maintenance of the technical baseline of the facility equipment • Ensures that facility system configuration is being managed effectively using a risk-based graded approach • Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management in accordance with the LANL Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), LANL Administrative Procedures (Aps), LANL Master Specifications, and related Codes and Standards • Review design outputs for impact to technical baseline and master equipment lists • Control and maintain the master equipment list (MEL) for assigned facilities • Support configuration management Maintenance and System Performance: • Assist in defining maintenance requirements involving corrective maintenance and the tracking and trending of system performance • Provide information for preventative maintenance schedule • Perform regular facility system walkdowns and Facility Health Reports Coordination and Mentorship: • Coordinate with Pressure Safety Officer (PSO) on facility pressure safety systems • Mentor lower-level System Engineers • Provide technical interface to existing facility systems and components General Expertise: • Review IWD's • Source of expert knowledge of assigned facilities System Electrical Engineer 4 ($150,300 - $260,800) In Addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires: Nuclear Facility Engineering Expertise: • Extensive knowledge and experience in nuclear facility engineering processes, maintenance techniques, work planning and control development, Quality, Safety Basis and other Nuclear Facility safety management programs • Demonstrated experience working with industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the nuclear facility engineering discipline • Expert knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles and procedures, guides, and administrative practices Technical Baseline and Reporting: • Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in preparing and reviewing technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems • Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in defining and collecting metrics on the usage, process, safety, and other parameters of interest for the structure, system, or components Design and Analysis: • Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in defining or establishing design or analysis tasks and prepare design concepts that meet both the regulatory and performance requirements for systems and equipment • Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in developing design details, design or analysis calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements, as applicable System Health and Evaluation: • Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in evaluating and trending system health Interdisciplinary Coordination and Mentorship: • Demonstrated ability to interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer during the development of the design as the Electrical SME • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineering interns and other engineers What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Education/Experience for Electrical System Engineer 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Education/Experience for Electrical System Engineer 4: Position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Desired Qualifications: • Electrical engineering degree and/or experience with facility electrical systems is strongly preferred • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam • Design or operations experience in nuclear, accelerator or industrial facility operations • Experienced in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit tools and work processes • Knowledge of DOE, LANL Engineering Standards, and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes: • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network • Dental and vision insurance • Free basic life and disability insurance • Paid childbirth and parental leave • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) • Onsite gyms and wellness programs • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A. Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. • Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer. Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status. Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements. Incentive Compensation Program: Position at the higher level is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position. Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
See More Details >>OVERVIEW Merrick & Company is looking for an Electrical I&C Engineer III for our growing Los Alamos, NM project office. This position supports Nuclear Services and Technology (NST) projects related to Department of Energy (DOE) work. Other projects may include industrial power generation, particularly within generation facilities such as coal, combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbines, hydroelectric, wind and solar generation. This is a direct position with Merrick & Company. Typical salary range for this position is $102,400.00 - $132,600.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. WHAT YOU'LL DO The Engineer will design projects and may lead other Electrical I&C engineers and designers on project tasks. Work involves a variety of activities including conceptual and detailed design of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. The engineer will be able to perform non-routine assignments with little or no direction. This engineering position will include the following key responsibilities: • Leading the project electrical and instrumentation engineering team in a dynamic multi-discipline environment engineering state-of-the-art electrical distribution and control systems. • Being primary interface with clients, project management, procurement professionals, and other engineering disciplines in matters dealing with project electrical and I&C systems. • Design of electrical systems for facilities / laboratories for Government, University, and private clients. • Developing electrical and instrumentation and controls basis of design and scope of work documents. • Developing equipment specifications for electrical equipment, including power transformers, switchgear, MCC’s, motor specs, and other auxiliary electrical equipment. • Develop electrical and I&C wiring drawings, cabinet layouts and network diagrams. • Ensuring technical accuracy and conformance to project design criteria of engineered work products. • Ensuring appropriate procedures, design guidelines, and design tools are utilized on projects. • Travel to domestic client project sites to support projects and assist with marketing Merrick’s capabilities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of eight (8) years progressive experience • Nuclear related design (NQA-1, NRTL, etc.) • Proficient knowledge of electrical distribution systems at various voltages (120 VAC through 480VAC) • Piping & Instrumentation (P&ID) interpretation • Capable of Instrumentation selection and datasheet preparation • Familiar with Control System Design (PLC, DCS) • Client projects for this position requires US Citizenship. • Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with power analysis design software (ETAP, or SKM Power Tools). • E. (Professional Engineer) License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months. PERKS • Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account. • Robust Employee Referral Program. • Annual performance and compensation reviews. • Professional Training and Development. • Employee Recognition Awards. • Peer Mentor Program • And Much More! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted. • At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage. • Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). • Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. • Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
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