Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer
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The expected hiring range for this position is : $86,900.00-$123,567.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.
About the Role : Join the Fermilab team at the Accelerator Directorate (AD) as a Power Distribution and Cable System Engineer! In this role, you'll be part of AD's Power Electronic Systems Department (PESD), where you'll be responsible for designing, installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing distribution for DC and pulsed power systems.
What your day-to-day as a Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer at Fermilab will look like :
- 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.
Skills and Attributes for Success :
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 distributionDemonstrated ability to learn new concepts and ideasFamiliarity with high power thyristor or rectifier systemsExperience in design of low and / or medium voltage high power distributionExperience with test equipment, experience with switchgear a plusFamiliarity with NEC and NFPA70E and its application in low voltage systemsExperience working with equipment manufacturers and vendors a plusProficient with Microsoft OfficeKnowledge and experience in electrical distribution simulation tools, ETAP or SKM, is a plusKnowledge and experience in computer aided drafting tools is a plusAbide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this positionWork Arrangement : This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
Benefits / Perks : Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including : Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid time off, Life insurance, Short and Long-term disability insurance, Retirement benefits, Onsite day care
Why Fermilab : Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Equal Opportunity Statement : Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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