Electrical Safety Engineer (AHJ) – BNL

Position Description: Serve as the institution’s Authority Having Jurisdiction for Electrical Installations and Electrical Safety Work Practices and compliance with codes and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Safety and Health Services Division Manager, the Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (EAHJ) will:

Have the responsibility to apply the 16 EAHJ related operational responsibilities described in Article 80.13 of the 2017 National Electrical Code

Have the authorization to inspect, at all reasonable times, any building or premises for dangerous or hazardous conditions or equipment as set forth in the NEC.

When requested, conduct Code compliance and work practice assessments

Communicate results of Electrical Safety implementation analysis to line management

Maintain appropriate documentation and supporting determinations for all EAHJ activities

Re-evaluate technical justifications for appropriateness as activities or operations evolve

Maintain the process for developing and requesting formal BHSO AHJ approval of electrical safety equivalencies to NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E

Submit annually a full summary of EAHJ decisions regarding the National Electrical Code to BHSO for review

Review and, if appropriate, approve electrical designs

Review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E

Perform an audit of the electrical safety program every 3 years.

Participate in facility readiness reviews

Delegate to other qualified individuals (e.g. CEI) such powers as necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the NEC to include inspection and approval/rejection of unlisted electrical equipment. The E-AHJ or their delegate(s) shall inspect and approve/reject unlisted electrical equipment including custom built electrical equipment (in-house or received from other locations).

Assist with evaluating the effectiveness of electrical interfaces among management systems (SBMS)

$111,300.00 – $135,400.00 yearly

Electrical Safety Engineer (AHJ) Description at Brookhaven National Laboratory