Electrical Engineer/Contract Coordinator

Longenecker & Associates•Lead, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Electrical Engineer/Contract Coordinator to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Dune/LBNF for Fermilab in Lead, South Dakota. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Long Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep underground Neutrino Experiment (LBNF/DUNE) Project seeks an Electrical Engineer/Contract Coordinator to assist with construction of facilities at the Far Site in Lead, South Dakota. LBNF/DUNE is a large multi-faceted project that will construct a new neutrino beam on the Fermilab site, a detector that will measure the properties of the neutrino beam as it exits the site, and very large detectors approximately 800 miles away in South Dakota, to measure how the neutrino beam may have changed in flight through the earth. Fermilab has overall management responsibility for the project; however, other National Laboratories and collaborating universities also play important roles. The LBNF/DUNE Electrical Engineer/Contract Coordinator will be stationed in Lead, South Dakota at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). The Sanford Underground research facility is a multi-disciplinary underground research facility located within a former gold mine, operated by the State of South Dakota, and hosting LBNF/DUNE as one of multiple experiments. The LBNF/DUNE Electrical Engineer/Contract Coordinator reports to the LBNF Far Site Conventional Facilities (FSCF) BSI Project Manager. Construction is ongoing and the primary phase for this position (infrastructure construction) is anticipated through at least January 2028. Electrical construction includes installing ~10 MW power distribution (both temporary and permanent) at 12,470V, 480V, and 277/120V throughout a network of recently developed underground excavations located approximately 1 mile underground with shaft access. Also included within this position’s oversite is a fire detection system and fiberoptic network

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
6 years of relevant electrical construction oversight experience, or a Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience
Experience with power infrastructure at low and medium voltage (up to 15 kV)
Willing to travel domestically and/or internationally as required (minimal travel anticipated)
Able to work outside normal work hours as needed. Position is normally scheduled for daytime M-F
Able to work at heavy civil construction sites, at heights, and deep underground.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess or be able to obtain a DOE Q-level security clearance
Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below)
Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

Nice To Haves

US registration as a Professional Engineer.
Registration in South Dakota and/or reciprocity to obtain SD PE is additionally preferred
Experience with fiberoptic network infrastructure for communications and controls systems
Experience with industrial, large commercial, or government funded project construction
OSHA and/or MSHA training
QA/QC training
Cost estimating experience

Responsibilities

Provide direct oversight of the construction contracts related to electrical and IT construction for which LBNF/DUNE has financial responsibility.
Coordinate scheduling of contractor performance with other ongoing construction activities.
Review and approve or negotiate changes to invoices/pay applications.
Develop cost estimates for field changes for use in evaluating change requests from subcontractors.
Have primary responsibility for coordinating all matters related to electrical infrastructure construction contract (power distribution up to 15 kV, fiberoptic communications distribution, networking infrastructure)
Individual is responsible to obtain a comprehensive understanding of all electrical and IT requirements, design, and construction documents for the LBNF/DUNE facilities at the SURF.
Coordination with Architect/Engineering firms that provided designs for the LBNF/DUNE project, LBNF/DUNE team responsible for the detector systems, as well as the SURF team and their facilities design contractors
Assist with providing cost, schedule, and scope management of the Far-Site Conventional Facilities within the LBNF/DUNE Project, including earned value management, monthly reporting, and participation in LBNF/DUNE project reviews.
Utilize the project’s Web-Based Project Management System to document and process RFI’s, submittals, change requests, etc.
Compare contractually required submittals to contract and design documents and advise FSCF BSI Project Manager on acceptance or rejection for items like job hazard analysis (JHA), required tests and inspections, etc.
Participate in review of shop drawings for compliance with design drawings.
Support field inspections by others of completed work and compare to design drawings and record compliance or non-conformance.
Coordinate field modifications as appropriate.
Maintain document organization (drawings, invoices, contracts, QA/QC documentation, commissioning documentation, etc.) associated with Electrical and IT design.
Coordinate project meetings and draft meeting minutes as needed in support of responsibilities.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.