at Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We Are:
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 at 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.
We are strategic risk takers, innovators, and collaborators. We are engineers, scientists, technicians, administrative professionals. We are over 2,000 employees advancing knowledge for the benefit of humankind. Fermilab has been at the forefront of particle physics for more than 40 years. We build world-leading accelerators and detectors to conduct some of the most advanced particle physics experiments possible. We collect and analyze the data from those experiments with some of the most powerful computers in the world. We conduct this research on a 6,800-acre prairie, 35 miles outside Chicago, a treasure that has been designated a National Environmental Research Park.
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 systems. These systems are crucial for powering particle accelerator and beam-line magnets and loads.
We work on cutting-edge projects with multidisciplinary teams to meet the challenging requirements of future experiments. You'll need to expand your knowledge and be able to contribute to major projects like ACORN, LBNF/DUNE, Mu2e, PIP II, as well as smaller accelerator improvement projects.
If you're an experienced engineer, who is self-driving, self-learning, and looking to work with high-powered systems and make a significant impact in the field of particle physics, this role is for you!
Working under the general guidance of experienced engineers, you'll be involved in constructing, modifying, and commissioning low voltage electrical power distribution systems and medium voltage switchgear. Additionally, you'll assist in designing and supervising the installation of control signal wiring, along with other general electrical engineering tasks.
You will:
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.
We are looking for a candidate with:
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 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
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,... For full info follow application link.
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/ Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply
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