Electrical Engineer — Einstein Telescope Project

CERN; Genf; On-site; CHF 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension fund

Relocation package

Training & language courses

30 days annual leave

Onsite work environment

Job summary

CERN in Geneva seeks an Electrical Engineer to join EN-EL and contribute to the Einstein Telescope study phase. You will help study the electrical network and infrastructure for this future underground observatory, working on HV/MV/LV networks and grid integration.

The role includes defining requirements, creating design specs, building models, and preparing diagrams and cost estimates. You will engage across teams to ensure compliance with safety and technical standards, with onsite work and

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2–6 years post-graduation experience or PhD with ≤3 years post-graduation experience.
• Strong background in Electrical Engineering and grid studies is expected.
• Proficiency in English; willingness to learn French.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical requirements with users and produce Load List.
• Prepare conceptual design specs and reports for HV/MV/LV networks.
• Develop models of electrical networks and perform studies (load flow, short circuit, stability, harmonics).
• Prepare single line diagrams, failure scenarios and backup power solutions for surface/underground facilities.
• Contribute to energy storage, grid control, FACTS, and DC grid studies.

Skills

Innovative problem-solving

English proficiency

French learning commitment

Multitask design iterations

Onsite work mindset

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree with 2–6 years experience

PhD with ≤3 years experience

Tools

HV/MV/LV network modelling

3D modelling integration

Job description

CERN in Geneva seeks an Electrical Engineer to join EN-EL and contribute to the Einstein Telescope study phase. You will help study the electrical network and infrastructure for this future underground observatory, working on HV/MV/LV networks and grid integration.

The role includes defining requirements, creating design specs, building models, and preparing diagrams and cost estimates. You will engage across teams to ensure compliance with safety and technical standards, with onsite work and