Electrical Engineering Manager, Accelerator Division - Brookhaven National Laboratory

The National Synchrotron Light Source is a state-of-the-art, medium-energy (3-billion-electron-volt, or GeV) electron storage ring that produces x-rays up to 10,000 times brighter than the NSLS. The mission of the National Synchrotron Light Source is to provide extremely bright x-rays for basic and applied research in biology and medicine, materials and chemical sciences, geosciences and environmental sciences, and nanoscience. To support this program, the NSLSII must design, fabricate, assemble, test, install, and operate unique research equipment to generate, transport, transfer, accelerate and focus electron and X-ray beams. This includes a combination of custom designed and built parts and vendor produced components developed by a collaboration of the NSLSII scientific, engineering, and technical staff. The NSLSII supports an international user community of over 2,200 researchers from 400 universities. The NSLSII performs all these functions in an environmentally responsible and safe manner, under a rigorous conduct of operations approach.

Position Description

We are currently seeking a senior electrical engineer with project management and supervisory experience for the Group Leader position for the Electrical Engineering (EE) Group for National Synchrotron Light Source-II (NSLS-II). The Group Leader will oversee electrical engineers, designers, and technicians in support of the facility operations, upgrades, and new projects. The NSLS-II EE group includes the power supply group, AC power distribution, safety systems and the electrical design room. Candidate will work closely with the managers of various groups of the Accelerator Division, Photon Division, ESH and F&O. Position will report to the NSLS-II Accelerator Division Director.

Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include supervising the group that will handle the electrical engineering and safety systems support for NSLS-II projects and programs, including:

• Maintaining and developing new electrical systems at NSLS-II;
• Supporting operations, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical systems;
• Leading development projects to enhance the reliability of operations and address obsolescence issues
• Implement 2021 version of NFPA & NFPA 70E and new BNL electrical safety requirements at NSLS-II
• Act as electrical safety advisor for NSLS-II to be a technical resource to the electrical competent persons & subsystem experts
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff within the group
• Support work-for-others including major upgrades & projects at other DOE facilities
• Work closely with the engineering system leads to manage and oversee individual engineering projects, set priorities, and develop detailed project and procurement plans.
• As member of Light Source Safety Oversight Committee (LSSOC), provide direction and updates on electrical safety to the department
• As NSLS-II liaison to Laboratory Electrical Safety Advisory Committee (LESAC) help to influence BNL-wide electrical safety requirements and implementations.
• Designate and oversee Control Account Managers (CAMs) to manage areas of assigned scope
• Translate complex technical discussions into executive level summaries for leadership consumption
• Provide technical support for beamline operations, including AC distribution and safety systems
• Managing electrical safety, inspection, and maintenance and LOTO program;
• completing detailed cost and schedule estimates for the labor and material resources required for the EE projects;
• Carrying out R&D, design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of the new EE projects; 
• Maintaining a current detailed schedule;
• Ensure that all work is planned and executed in accordance with BNL and EIC ES&H policies and procedures
• Maintain an environment conducive to openness, collaboration, innovation, and respect for all

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field, plus 15 years of relevant technical and management experience that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of DC and ramped high current power supplies, power electronics, and high voltage power devices and systems, design, development, and testing experience on creative engineering projects as well as supervisory experience of an engineering and/or technical staff
• Experience in design and testing of complex analog and digital control systems
• Experience in using electronic circuit analysis software for both analog and digital circuits
• Expertise in majority of the following areas:
  • Knowledge of SCR rectifier, linear, and switching type power supplies
  • Knowledge of control theory including PID loop optimization
  • Knowledge or experience in the selection of the hardware required for mixed signal circuit boards for controls applications
  • Experience in managing installation of AC power distribution systems for large industrial facilities
  • Pulse forming networks and high voltage power supplies
  • Demonstrated electrical system testing and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with cross disciplinary design work
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collegial relationships and collaborate
• Ability to plan, forecast and keep track of the labor and material resources
• Demonstrated ability to positively interact with and support contractors, vendors, project management and procurement professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior project management experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field of study
• Experience in the development or operation of accelerator electrical systems
• Knowledge in reliability and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment
• Knowledge or experience in the design, troubleshooting of PLC-based controls and interlocks for machine protection applications
• Formal project management training, and certification
• Experience using the codes NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B and OSHA requirements for industrial facilities
• Experience with FPGA’s

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• May be required to climb ladders for equipment inspection
• May be required to occasionally work off-hours, nights and/or weekends to support mission critical projects

Other Information:

• This is an onsite position
• Some domestic/international travel may be required
• Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $135800 - $230100 /year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.