Superblock Electrical Engineer

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of facility or industrial electrical systems and engineering drawings, including the ability to interpret one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment connection details.

Comprehensive knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) principles and their application to the design and integration of new equipment into existing electrical distribution systems.

Comprehensive knowledge of, and operational experience with, engineering testing processes such as equipment checkout, startup, and commissioning, and demonstrated ability to conduct and document data analyses.

Experience using common electrical engineering tools or software (for example, load calculation spreadsheets, CAD-based drafting tools, or protective device coordination tools) to support design and analysis.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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We have an opening for a

Superblock

Electrical Engineer

to play a key role in advancing next‑generation weapons technologies in direct support of the nation’s strategic deterrent. In this position, you will help mature critical technologies driving the design, installation, and integration of equipment and systems within nuclear facilities, with a focus on ensuring safe, robust, and compliant operation.

You will join our Superblock Capabilities team working on groundbreaking projects at the intersection of facility engineering and nuclear weapon program needs. Your work will emphasize electrical design for equipment installation, power distribution, and associated control and monitoring systems, including the development of design packages, calculations, and documentation that support construction, startup, and operations.

Our projects span the full lifecycle, from requirements development and conceptual layouts through detailed design, installation, commissioning, and sustainment, providing you with the opportunity to see your engineering solutions implemented in complex, real‑world environments. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate.

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.