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Advanced Electrical Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls
2026 East Lincoln Road (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2026
About Us
Job Description

The Naval Reactors Facility Lifting and Handling Engineering team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to support a wide range of tasks to maintain reliable, high-quality cranes and weight handling equipment. These tasks include but are not limited to:



  • Ensure the continued certification, safety, and operational readiness of all weight handling equipment.
  • Develop procedures providing technical instruction to operate and maintain weight handling equipment.
  • Issue specifications for new designs and equipment upgrades to support the procurement of new equipment.
  • Perform field engineering activities and troubleshooting to ensure equipment is maintained and ready for use.

    • Electrical engineers: support of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), AC & DC power supply systems, AC & DC motor drives, and instrumentation and control (I&C) systems.


  • Conduct internal and external audits and surveillances to validate compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.


The successful candidate will contribute to the Lifting and Handling mission to ensure the continued certification, operational readiness, and safe use of all weight handling equipment at the Naval Reactors Facility. This position will require periodic support of backshift operations and some limited travel. Operations performed at the Naval Reactors Facility directly support nuclear operations of the United States naval fleet.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering; or Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

  • Crane and heavy equipment design, manufacturing, welding, testing, operations, maintenance, or troubleshooting experience.
  • Strong technical communications and team building skills.
  • Ability to manage and organize tasks effectively.
  • Project Management experience including schedule development, risk management, and stakeholder communications.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
  • Personal & Medical Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
  • Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range
$85,200.00 - $133,200.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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