Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer

Fermilab; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short and Long-term disability

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab seeks a Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer to lead projects in power supplies and electrical distribution. You will plan, procure, install, test, and commission distribution equipment for DC and pulsed power systems powering accelerator magnets and loads.

The role requires ABET-accredited electrical engineering education with 5+ years of experience (or a Master’s with 2+ years). Onsite at Batavia, U.S. eligibility for security clearance may apply.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required, with 5+ years in power systems or a master’s with 2+ years.
• Experience with high power distribution design and projects, procurement, and installation.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA70E wiring and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to power supplies and electrical power.
• Plan and manage electrical distribution projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Coordinate procurement from requisition to installation and commissioning.
• Provide engineering support for operation and maintenance of distribution systems.
• Monitor performance and analyze failures to recommend improvements.
• Review electrical installations and manage cable plant activities.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical power systems

Low/medium voltage

NEC NFPA70E

ETAP SKM

CAD tools

MS Office

Vendor management

Test equipment

Switchgear

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Master’s in electrical engineering (optional with 2+ years)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is:$88,800.00-$116,900.00.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.This role is not eligible for sponsorship assistance.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. AD has over 150 MVA of thyristor controlled pulsed power on a medium voltage distribution system and 75 MVA of thyristor controlled pulsed power on a low voltage distribution system. These systems are crucial for powering particle accelerator and beam-line magnets and loads.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 lean 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:Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.Onsite: 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 AccountsPaid time offLife insuranceShort and Long-term disability insuranceRetirement benefitsOnsite day careWhy 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.Pre-Employment Screening:Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment ScreeningFermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.HSPD-12In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. 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