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The Electrical Engineering Group (EN-EL) at CERN is responsible for the electrical power-distribution network (from 400 kV to 400/230V), for the fibre-optics infrastructure, and for signal and DC-power cabling for the accelerator complex.

You will join the electrical Design and Documentation office (EN-EL-DDO) in an electrical designer role, working on strategic projects of CERN, namely the prestigious HL-LHC project and the SPS low voltage renovation project.

You will do the design of low voltage distribution networks, equipment sizing, protection studies, lighting studies and earthing studies with the objective of taking on projects of increasing complexity.

As electrical designer, you will:

• Design electrical distribution circuits and prepare the respective design drawings;
• Identify needs and requirements from the design managers or project managers;
• Support the project manager in preparing technical documents;
• Prepare bills of material for electrical-related equipment;
• Work with CERNs equipment databases;
• Planning and follow-up of activities.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State;
• You have a Master’s degree and between 2 and 6 years’ experience or PhD with up to 3 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering (specifically the design of electrical distribution networks) or other related field;
• You should have a working knowledge of English or French.

Skills and/or knowledge:

• Proven experience in the design of low voltage distribution networks (selectivity, completing detailed calculation notes, knowledge of European LV standards, protection, knowledge of UPS’ and generators, protection of circuits for indirect contact, knowledge of different types of earthing systems, safety networks);
• Design of lighting systems for buildings and external areas using DIALux;
• A good understanding of power systems; voltage drop calculations, short circuit calculations, understanding fault levels, dimensioning of cables;
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Dialux, E-PLAN and ElecCalc or similar software;
• Experience in the design of medium voltage distribution networks would be a benefit.

What we offer: 

• An employment contract of in principle 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months;
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French;
• A monthly stipend ranging between 6050 and 6650 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax);
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund;
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract;
• 30 days of paid leave per year.

 How to Apply:

You will need the following documents to complete your application:

• A CV;
• A scanned PDF of your most recent relevant qualification;
• We recommend to add two recent letters of recommendation, giving an overview of your academic and/or professional achievements. You can upload these letters at the time of application if you have them to hand. You will also be provided with a link as soon as you have submitted your application to forward to your referees to upload their letters confidentially.

The earliest expected start date for selected candidates is May 2023.

Ready to take part? Then please submit your application by 23 January 2023 at  midnight (12.00 AM CEST).