Low Voltage Electrical Engineer
Fermilab
Summary
The Low Voltage Electrical Engineer utilizes fundamental engineering concepts and principles to perform basic engineering tasks and develop enhanced familiarization with the Laboratory's method of project engineering, from the design stage through review, procurement, manufacture, installation, test, and operation.
Job description
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Analyzes data and performs engineering calculations. Develops less complicated designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project.
- Develops and documents basic engineering design solutions, usually consisting of basic engineering techniques.
- Provides technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates and technicians, as assigned.
- Participates in procurement, as well as manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation.
- Assists in the development of cost estimates, as well as the monitoring of budgetary obligations.
- With review and approval of supervisor, propose resources, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
- Serves on safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned.
- May participate in technical conferences and publication.
- 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.
Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:
- Bachelor's (minimum) in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Basic professional knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline. Possess ability to perform basic engineering design solutions and techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor's (minimum) in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
- Basic professional knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline.
- Ability to perform basic engineering design solutions and techniques.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-term Disability
- Retirement Benefit
- Onsite Day Care
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.