LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager (3-year Term)

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory; South Dakota; On-site; USD 157,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Fermilab in Lead, SD is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to coordinate installation, procurement and planning for electrical infrastructure up to 15 kV. You will oversee work packages, schedules, and contractor coordination, ensuring compliance with ESH&Q and engineering standards.

The role requires extensive experience in electrical design and construction, collaboration with architects/engineers, and the ability to work onsite with diverse teams on a major science project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of engineering experience (or Master/PhD with 12+ years).
• Experience with electrical infrastructure up to 15 kV is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation, procurement and planning for electrical infrastructure up to 15 kV.
• Develop and review work packages and construction plans for internal teams and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with codes, QA processes and safety requirements across projects.

Skills

Electrical theory

Project planning

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Team coordination

CAD proficiency

Quality assurance

Field inspection

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

15+ years experience

Tools

Autodesk CAD

3D modeling

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is: $156,600.00-$206,000.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

What your day-to-day as Electrical Construction Manager at Fermilab will look like: 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.

Minimum Required Education and Experience: 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.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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

Physical Activity and Work Conditions: 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 license

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

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts Paid time off Life insurance Short and Long-term disability insurance Retirement benefits

Why Fermilab: Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

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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. Fermilab is the United States' premier particle physics laboratory. We work on the world's largest and most advanced particle accelerators and dig down to the tiniest building blocks of matter. We probe the farthest reaches of the universe, seeking out the nature of dark matter and dark energy. Fermilab's over 2,000 employees include scientists and engineers from all around the world and collaborators from more than 50 countries on physics experiments based in the United States and elsewhere. Our work experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, our people. To learn more about Fermilab's employee programs, visit our main Careers site. Please contact [e-mail] to request accommodations for completing the application process.