Fermilab

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

Fermilab$156K — $206K *
Lead, SD 57754In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in an applicable Engineering discipline with 15+ years of engineering experience, or Master's/PhD with 12+ years.
  • Fundamental knowledge of electrical theories and methods.
  • Experience with power infrastructure (up to 15 kV).
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction.
  • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience in fast-paced, large project environments.
  • Proficient in engineering document management and CAD systems.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate installation and procurement for electrical infrastructure.
  • Understand electrical design documents for LBNF/DUNE facilities.
  • Attend daily planning meetings with installation teams.
  • Develop and review resource-loaded work schedules.
  • Write and review work packages for installation teams and contractors.
  • Coordinate with engineering firms and electrical contractors.
  • Oversee construction contracts related to electrical work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts available.
  • Paid time off offered.
  • Life insurance included.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance provided.
  • Retirement benefits available.
Full 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:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits

About Fermilab

Fermilab is America's premier particle physics laboratory. Collaborating with scientists from around the world, we perform pioneering research, operate world-leading particle accelerators and experiments, and develop technologies for science in support of U.S. industry. Fermilab is managed by Fermi Research Alliance LLC, a partnership of the University of Chicago and the Universities Research Association, Inc.
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