Power Distribution and Cable System Engineer

Safari Circuits, LLC; Batavia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) seeks a Power Distribution and Cable System Engineer in Batavia, IL. You will design, install, operate, maintain, and repair distribution for DC and pulsed power systems to support accelerator facilities.

Lead project teams, manage electrical distribution projects, procure equipment, and provide engineering support for operation and maintenance. Onsite role at our Batavia office.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Master's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of experience in electrical power systems or power distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and ideas.
• Familiarity with high power thyristor or rectifier systems.
• Experience in design of low and/or medium voltage high power distribution.
• Experience with test equipment, experience with switchgear a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA70E and its application in low voltage systems.
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers and vendors a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge and experience in electrical distribution simulation tools, ETAP or SKM, is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in computer aided drafting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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

Electrical power systems

Power distribution design

NEC/NFPA70E familiarity

ETAP

SKM

CAD tools

Project leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CAD tools

Job description

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Power Distribution and Cable System Engineer

Full Time 1 Kirk and Pine St, Batavia IL, Batavia, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2026

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

Mission

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) is a 100% Tribally owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WFS is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming is a well‑funded, experienced small business with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. WFS has borrowing capacity to meet the daily cash needs of new business development, new award support, and operational working capital. WFS is well‑versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services

Position Summary:

Join the Waseyabke 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 accelerators and beam‑line magnets and loads.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 distribution
• Demonstrated ability to lean new concepts and ideas
• Familiarity with high power thyristor or rectifier systems
• Experience in design of low and/or medium voltage high power distribution
• Experience with test equipment, experience with switchgear a plus
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA70E and its application in low voltage systems
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers and vendors a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and experience in electrical distribution simulation tools, ETAP or SKM, is a plus
• Knowledge and experience in computer aided drafting tools is a plus
• Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position

Disclaimer:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is notguaranteed to be final.

Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.