Electrical Engineer for Einstein Telescope (EN-EL-EPM-2026-170-GRAP)
Core
Electrical Engineer supporting the study phase of the Einstein Telescope, a third-generation gravitational-wave observatory, by defining electrical requirements and designing network infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (infrastructure studies)
Builds
Conceptual design specifications, electrical load lists, and system models for a 10km underground interferometer facility.
Domain
Scientific research / Gravitational-wave astronomy / High-voltage electrical engineering
Required skills
High Voltage network modeling, Medium Voltage network modeling, Low Voltage network modeling, Conceptual design of electrical installations, Electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, transient stability, harmonic analysis), Single line diagram preparation, Cost estimation (CAPEX/OPEX), 3D modeling coordination, Survey and measurement execution
Preferred skills
Clean Room application know-how, Underground installation design, Energy storage and DC grid technologies
Technologies
Commercial electrical system simulation software, 3D modeling tools
Responsibilities
Define electrical requirements with users and produce Electrical Load Lists, Develop and use models of HV, MV, and LV networks to perform electrical system studies, Prepare transmission and distribution single line diagrams and backup power supply solutions, Support grid connection preparation and survey existing electrical systems, Contribute to bill of quantities and cost estimates, Coordinate with study team members for 3D modeling of electrical infrastructure, Contribute to technological surveys of new electrical distribution technologies
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
