Electrical Design Engineer, Geneva, Switzerland (EN-EL-DDO[xxxxx]GRAP)

What you'll do

The Electrical Engineering Group (EN-EL) at [xxxxx] is responsible for the electrical power-distribution network (from 400 kV to 400/230V), for the fibre-optics infrastructure, and for signal and DC-power cabling for the accelerator complex. Joining the Electrical Design and Documentation Office (EN-EL-DDO), you will take on an electrical designer role under the support of senior design managers to work on strategic projects of [xxxxx], namely the electrical renovation project of the AWAKE accelerator and electrical substation consolidation projects and small electrical studies.

With the support of a senior designer, you will do the design of low voltage distribution networks, equipment sizing, protection studies and lighting studies with the objective of taking on projects of increasing complexity.

Your responsibilities

• Design electrical distribution circuits;
• Prepare calculation notes, lighting studies and earthing studies;
• Prepare the respective design drawings related to single line diagrams;
• Prepare bills of material for electrical-related equipment.

Your profile

• Proven hands-on experience in the design of low voltage distribution networks (LV calculation notes, equipment dimensioning, selectivity studies and protection);
• Experience with low voltage design calculation tools (ElecCalc, Caneco or similar software);
• Your studies focused on Electrical Engineering.

Your skills

• Knowledge of LV standards, LV protection, indirect contact protection, knowledge of different types of earthing systems and safety networks);
• A good understanding of power systems; voltage drop calculations, short circuit calculations and dimensioning of cables and equipment;
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar software;
• Proficient with DIALux (designing building and outdoor lighting systems);
• Skilled in creating secondary electrical designs with E-PLAN or comparable software;
• Experienced in designing medium-voltage electrical distribution networks;
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.

Ideal start date: 01/03/2026
Contract duration: 24 month contract
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Employment conditions

• A valid driving licence.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.

How to apply?

Read more about the vacancy and apply online:

https://careers.[xxxxx]/jobs/en-el-ddo-2025-258-grap/

Latest application date is 05.01.2026 at 23.59 Geneva time.

(in cooperation with EURES CH)

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