The Electrical Group of the Engineering Department (EN-EL) is responsible of operation, maintenance and works on the CERN electrical network. Within the Electrical Group, you will join the Electrical Project Management Section (EPM), which is responsible for the management of projects related to the CERN’s electrical transmission and distribution network and to the powering of future scientific infrastructures.
Application deadline: November 17th 2026, 23:59 (Geneva Time).
Your responsibilities
Defining the electrical requirements with users and producing the Electrical Load List. Preparation of conceptual design specifications and reports. Develop and use models of the HV, MV and LV networks of the telescope using commercially available software applications to perform various electrical system studies such as load flow, short circuit, transient stability, harmonic analysis etc. Preparing the transmission and distribution single line diagrams, failure mode scenarios and backup power supply solutions for both surface and underground facilities.
Your profile
Experience in developing and the use of the models for High Voltage, Medium Voltage, and Low Voltage networks. Experience in the conceptual design of the electrical installations in the industrial facilities. Previous professional experience in the domain of the electrical network studies is considered an asset. Experience in the cost estimation processing would be an advantage.
Your skills
Know-how/ appreciation of the Clean Room application would be an advantage.
Knowledge of designing the underground installations would be considered as an asset.
Innovative problem-solving attitude.
Mindset to manoeuvre through and carry out multiple design iterations to support the early-stage development of the project.
Ideal start date: 01/01/2027
Contract duration (in months): 24
Job flexibility: Hybrid
Employment conditions
A valid driving licence. Work in Radiation Areas. Interventions in underground installations. Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Global Benefits at CERN
A monthly net stipend of either 6372 or 7004 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree and years of post-graduation experience. 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria
You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached. By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree. You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.
You will need these documents to complete your application
Your CV (English or French) A copy of your most relevant diploma or a certificate of achievement from your school (if you don’t yet have your paper diploma) Any document you consider relevant to your application
Your CERNDepartment
The EN department provides CERN with the engineering competences, infrastructure systems, and technical coordination required for the design, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of the accelerator complex and experimental facilities. Its mission is to deliver and sustain robust infrastructure systems, advanced engineering solutions, and technical coordination.
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