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LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager

Fermilab

Lead, SDOnsitePosted 33 days ago$111,400.00 - $146,600.00
Full TimeSenior LevelOperations & Supply ChainResearch Institute
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Summary

A LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager is sought to join Fermilab's Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) project in Lead, South Dakota. This position will begin with installation planning and transition to performing the installation.

Job description

The LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager works in the Integration & Installation team, helping to coordinate the installation and construction efforts of the Far Detector & Cryogenics subproject. Under limited direction, this position has primary responsibility to support the electrical installation work for infrastructure, scientific detector equipment and cryogenic systems.

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)
  • 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

Skills and Attributes for Success:

  • 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)
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
  • Must be able to possess a class C driver's license

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits

Company overview

Fermilab, officially known as Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, is a premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory located in Batavia, Illinois. Operated by the Fermi Research Alliance LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy, Fermilab is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy. The laboratory operates world-class particle accelerators, including the Tevatron (formerly the world's highest-energy particle collider) and currently hosts the Muon g-2 experiment and the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). Fermilab's research focuses on neutrino physics, dark matter studies, quantum science, and accelerator technology development. As one of the leading particle physics laboratories globally, Fermilab collaborates with thousands of scientists from institutions worldwide and plays a crucial role in international high-energy physics research. The laboratory also maintains strong educational outreach programs and contributes to technological innovations with applications beyond fundamental science.

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