Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Job Description

Introduction

Are you a skilled Electrical Project Engineer with a passion for design, operation, and construction in electrical installations? Do you have experience with solar power systems, electrical distribution, and automation for large-scale infrastructure? If so, join CERN and bring your technical expertise to the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. CERN, take part!

You will join the Infrastructure Section (IN), within the Site Asset Management (SAM) Group, part of the Site and Civil Engineering (SCE) Department. This department oversees the operation, maintenance, design, tendering and execution of Electrical, HVAC and Sanitary installations for tertiary buildings.

Functions

As an Electrical project engineer, you will:

• Perform feasibility studies and detailed designs of electrical installations and energy supply systems, including safety and sustainability aspects and cost estimates for the proposed solutions.
• Draw up technical specifications and documentation that will be used to adjudicate the workload to external contractors.
• Manage the contract tendering and adjudication process.
• Monitor and report on project progress including issues, schedule and costs, throughout the work phase until the commissioning and formal operational hand-over.
• Technically coordinate and supervise contractors in charge of installation of electrical equipment and systems.
• Support internal teams responsible for the operation and maintenance of existing electrical installations.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of electrical engineering, preferably with a specialisation in tertiary buildings electrical installations or a related field.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in electrical engineering, specifically with building projects.
• Extensive experience in supervising and implementing electrical installations, networks, lighting solutions, and automation projects.
• Demonstrated experience in drawing up execution documentation and estimating costs for new projects.
• Hands-on experience in evaluating, proposing and costing electrical renovation and repair projects.
• Strong background in applying technical standards relevant to building design and construction.

Technical competencies:

• Construction, test and commissioning of electrical circuits and networks: including solar power systems, for electrical plants
• Design and modelling of low-voltage electrical circuits and networks: such as general boards, inverter, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
• Configuration and use of information management systems: : building automation, BMS (Building management Systems).
• Metrics and analytics: for the electrical activities.
• Electrical load calculation for different types of equipment such as lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning).

Behavioural competencies:

• Communicating effectively: listening actively to others and letting others speak; ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
• Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships; sharing and letting others participate in own work/project; encouraging team development.
• Achieving results: driving work / projects along and seeing them through to their conclusion; delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.
• Managing self: taking initiative beyond regular tasks and making things happen.
• Solving problems: anticipating obstacles; assessing alternative solutions in order to have a fall-back plan Identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts. Ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in at least one of the two languages.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than October 24th 2024 at 23:59 CEST.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (3 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: SCE-SAM-IN-2024-141-LD

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