Fermilab · 2 months ago
Electrical Engineer/Contract Coordinator (3-year term)
Lead, SD
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expFermi National Accelerator Laboratory is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research. They are seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to coordinate installation and construction efforts for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment project, ensuring compliance with engineering codes and safety regulations.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field with a minimum of 10+ years of heavy industrial/commercial experience, or an associates degree or equivalent in related field with a minimum of 15+ years of heavy industrial/commercial experience
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)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills to enable effective interaction with stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet challenging deadlines
Experience working in matrixed groups and teams on large projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to write reports and create presentations
Has the ability to use MS Office
Has the ability to work within a team multicultural atmosphere
Must be able to possess a class C driver's license
Preferred
Experience with facility preventative maintenance programs a plus
Experience working with project teams in a manufacturing, industrial, or research setting
Experience with using engineering document management and CAD systems (Autodesk products preferred), including implementation across disparate disciplines
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
1001-5000 employees
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