Electrical Compliance Engineer

Berkeley Lab's Facilities Division seeks an Electrical Compliance Engineer (ECE) to ensure compliance with electrical codes and standards for equipment installations and modifications.

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), the ECE plays a crucial role in identifying and resolving design and construction errors within a multidisciplinary team.

What You Will Do :

• Ensure compliance with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) policies, procedures, and standards in electrical and fire safety codes as the SME.
• Collaborate with Engineers of Record (EOR), Inspectors of Record (IOR), Construction Subcontractors, and Construction Managers to enhance electrical installation safety and quality.
• Foster cooperative relationships with Science and Operations Divisions to support LBNL’s mission.
• Review electrical drawings / specifications to verify compliance with codes and project specifications before accepting construction documents.
• Provide clarification and documentation to resolve design review and inspection comments effectively.
• Research and provide engineering direction on code compliance and suggest protective equivalencies.
• Implement process improvements to enhance the AHJ program’s effectiveness.
• Recommend enhancements to LBNL master electrical specifications and related procedures.
• Utilize software for collaborative design reviews, presentations, communications, and archival file management.

What is Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area OR equivalent professional experience / training and a minimum of 8 years of full-time experience in electrical design, technical plan reviews, or electrical inspection for fire or building code regulations OR 12 years of education / relevant work experience.
• Expertise in NFPA 70 & NFPA 70E (National Electric Code and Electrical Safety Standards).
• Valid driver's license.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards, safety codes, design standards, and environmental regulations in electrical engineering.
• Experience in electrical systems design, plan review, and field evaluation for compliance with codes and standards.
• Familiarity with electrical construction methods and equipment selection for facilities.
• Proficiency in power system analysis, including short circuit, arc-flash calculations, voltage drop, power factor, and protective relay coordination.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes and standards in plan reviews and issue resolution.
• Strong technical, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in engineering software, document management, and project scheduling tools.
• Effective in written, oral, and interpersonal communication, including public speaking and presentations.

Desired Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience / training.
• Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer in the State of California.
• AEI / ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification.

Notes :

• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• The Electrical Compliance Engineer Level 4 is expected to pay $174,000 - $210,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $135,732 - $229,032 annually for the job classification of G31.4.
• Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.
• It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (post probation period) - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.