LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager

Geosyntec Consultants; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks an LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager to lead electrical installation efforts at Fermilab in Lead, SD. You will coordinate procurement, planning, and execution for power distribution up to 15 kV, interfacing with multiple teams and contractors.

You will ensure design documents are understood, schedules are resource-loaded, and work packages are prepared while maintaining safety, QA, and regulatory compliance across the

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 12+ years of engineering experience or a Master/PhD with 12+ years.
• Experience with power infrastructure up to 15 kV and related electrical design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder interaction.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation, procurement and planning for electrical infrastructure up to 15 kV.
• Review design documents and develop work packages for internal and external teams.
• Coordinate with Architect/Engineering firms and contractors on the LBNF/DUNE project.
• Ensure compliance with codes, QA systems, and safety requirements; perform field inspections.

Skills

Electrical discipline knowledge

Power distribution planning

Team coordination

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Autodesk CAD experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk CAD

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

Position Details

• Primary Location: US-SD-Lead
• ID: 2026-4822
• Category: Construction Services
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• Remote: No

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Fermilab in Lead, SD.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Have primary responsibility for coordinating all installation, procurement, and planning matters related to electrical infrastructure (power distribution up to 15 kV including cable trays, power panels, cable and conduit runs, transformers, and lighting)
• Individual is responsible to obtain a comprehensive understanding of all electrical, design, and construction documents for the LBNF/DUNE facilities at the SURF.
• Attend daily meetings with multiple teams for workday planning to coordinate the different installation teams and activities
• Assist in developing and reviewing the resource loaded work schedules
• Write and review work packages and build plans for both internal installation team and external contractors
• Coordinate efforts with Architect/Engineering firms and/or electrical contractors that provided designs for the LBNF/DUNE project, as well as the SURF team and facilities contractors
• Provide oversight of the construction contracts related to electrical installation for which LBNF/DUNE has sole or shared financial responsibility.
• Provide information for updates of 3D model with as built information across multiple CAD platforms for the entire far site of LBNF and DUNE
• Understand AC and DC power distribution and generate single line drawings
• Develop and maintain 2D drawings needed for stakeholders installation work packages and vendor support
• Use electrical background to develop creative solutions for complex interfaces, installation, tooling designs and overall integration
• Integrate Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) into requirements, design, and construction documents and processes
• Develop procurement packages with appropriate drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Review bid packages from contractors
• Work with local AHJs and code officials to ensure that all work meets local, state, and national codes
• Assess and review design changes and drawing releases
• Ensure with engineering team, that work complies with all appropriate engineering codes and standards and company QA system and policies
• Perform field inspections for both internal and external performed work
• Support development of operations planning following construction including maintenance management systems and BIM
• Support procurement activities for electrical infrastructure
• Provides technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, technicians, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 15+ years of engineering experience, or a Master's or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 12+ years of engineering experience.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 12 to 15 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Fundamental knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the electrical discipline. Possess basic project planning skills in developing specifications and documents for small projects that involve concepts from inception to completion. Ability to perform a variety of standard engineering techniques.
• Experience with power infrastructure at low and medium voltage (up to 15 kV)
• Experience with facility preventative maintenance programs a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to enable effective interaction with stakeholders
• Experience working with project teams in a manufacturing, industrial, or research setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet challenging deadlines
• Experience working in matrixed groups and teams on large projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with using engineering document management and CAD systems (Autodesk products preferred), including implementation across disparate disciplines.
• Ability to write reports and creating presentations
• Has the ability to use MS Office
• Has the ability to work within a team multicultural atmosphere
  • Mental concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Visually Demanding, working underground
  • Willing to travel domestically and/or internationally as required
  • Able to work outside normal work hours as needed. Position may include shift work
  • Must be able to possess a class C driver's licens.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (require)d
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS

Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Lead, SD project location.

Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.