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

Lead, SD

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Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$156,600 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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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
  • Why Fermilab:
  • 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 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.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

  • REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
  • Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf . If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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