Electrical Design Engineer (EN-EL-DDO-2026-104-GRAP)
Core
Design low voltage distribution networks, equipment sizing, protection studies, and lighting studies for CERN's accelerator complex and substations.
Role type
Electrical Design Engineer
Builds
Electrical power distribution systems, protection relays, and lighting infrastructure for accelerator facilities
Domain
High-energy physics research / Electrical power systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
short-circuit calculations, protection coordination and selectivity studies, LV distribution network design, equipment dimensioning, lighting system design, AutoCAD proficiency, low voltage design calculation tools (ElecCalc, Caneco)
Preferred skills
DIALux for lighting design, E-PLAN for secondary design, medium voltage distribution network design
Technologies
AutoCAD, ElecCalc, Caneco, DIALux, E-PLAN
Responsibilities
Perform short-circuit calculations, conduct protection coordination and selectivity studies, design electrical power distribution systems and circuits, prepare calculation reports, lighting studies, and earthing studies, produce electrical design drawings including single-line diagrams, prepare bills of materials for electrical equipment and installations
Seniority
Mid-level (2-6 years post-grad experience) or Junior (PhD with <3 years experience)