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Staff Engineer FRIB/NSCL-Continuing

  • On Site
  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 10049299
  • Area of Interest: Engineers/Architects
  • Area of Interest: Research/Scientific
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
  • Group: Continuing System Academic Staff
  • Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

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  • Faculty/Academic Staff
  • Closing at: Aug 31 2025 at 23:55 EDT
  • Salary Commensurate with Experience
  • Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
  • 893351

Working/Functional Title

Chief Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

Michigan State University operates FRIB as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics.

As one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities, FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. FRIB hosts what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, enabling scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. 

User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Major Position Responsibilities

  • Provide electrical integration between the three hardware divisions of FRIB – Accelerator Systems, Experimental Systems and Conventional Facilities 
  • Provide planning for design, installation operation and modification of major electrical systems 
  • Chair the Electrical Safety Committee and serve as Authority Having Jurisdiction
  • Review designs and monitor the installation of electrical systems throughout the Laboratory 
  • Review and inspect custom electronic and electrical systems 
  • Communicate openly and effectively with technical groups throughout the Laboratory 
  • Maintain and implement the Electrical Safety Program and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program 
  • Review LOTO procedures and assist in LOTO training 
  • Analyze all levels of total electrical system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
  • Serve as the Area Coordinator for electrical rooms 
  • Supervisory responsibilities for several mid-level engineers 
  • Play a leadership role in the Engineering team, occasionally acting as Chief Engineer in their absence 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of complex electrical systems
  • Thorough knowledge of system-level detailing and electrical system designs for installation
  • Ability to lead engineers or technicians to fabricate, install, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems
  • Superior ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand and document requirements
  • Advanced skill to develop and maintain electrical drawing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Electrical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Required

  • MS or BS+P.E. in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Successful background leading projects and meeting project requirements with team leadership skills
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly within all levels of the organization
  • Successful record of accomplishment in field of expertise

Desired Qualifications

Desired

  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Experience with building electrical distribution, designing or inspecting electrical systems and equipment and/or NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E codes
  • Experience with particle accelerators or associated technologies
  • Prior project management experience or formal project management training

Required Application Materials

  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact information for three references

Special Instructions

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Sarah Powell (powells@frib.msu.edu)

Review of Applications Begins On

09/07/2023

Website

www.frib.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

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