Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. They are seeking a Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer to design, install, operate, maintain, and repair distribution systems for DC and pulsed power systems critical for particle accelerator operations.

Responsibilities

Be part of a project team and lead projects related to power supplies and electrical power

Plan and manage electrical distribution projects to meet deadlines and budgets

Handle the procurement of electrical power distribution equipment from requisition to installation, testing, and commissioning

Offer engineering support for the operation and maintenance of power distribution systems

Monitor the performance of electrical systems and suggesting improvements

Analyze system failures and recommending solutions

Review electrical installations

Manage cable plant activities for all electrical cables, including power, control, and signal cables

Design cable routes and layouts and documenting them accordingly

Develop documents for cable procurement and installation

Maintain records of engineering tasks for future reference

Preferred

Experience with test equipment, experience with switchgear a plus

Experience working with equipment manufacturers and vendors a plus

Knowledge and experience in electrical distribution simulation tools, ETAP or SKM, is a plus

Knowledge and experience in computer aided drafting tools is a plus

Test equipment experience

Switchgear experience

Equipment manufacturer collaboration

Electrical distribution simulation tools

ETAP knowledge

SKM knowledge

Computer aided drafting tools

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short and Long-term disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Company

Particle physics and accelerator laboratory

Batavia, Illinois, USA

http://fnal.gov/

Founded in 1967

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical power systems or power distribution OR a master's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of experience in electrical power systems or power distribution

Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and ideas

Familiarity with high power thyristor or rectifier systems

Experience in design of low and/or medium voltage high power distribution

Familiarity with NEC and NFPA70E and its application in low voltage systems

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position

Experience with test equipment, experience with switchgear a plus

Experience working with equipment manufacturers and vendors a plus

Knowledge and experience in electrical distribution simulation tools, ETAP or SKM, is a plus

Knowledge and experience in computer aided drafting tools is a plus

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical power systems or power distribution OR a master's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of experience in electrical power systems or power distribution

Required skills

Electrical power systems, Power distribution, High power thyristor systems, Rectifier systems, Low voltage electrical systems, Medium voltage electrical systems, Switchgear, NEC, NFPA70E, Electrical distribution simulation tools, ETAP, SKM, Computer aided drafting tools, Microsoft Office

Experience

5+ years