Civil Engineer

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

5d•$99,500 - $130,900•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking a Civil Engineer within its Infrastructure Services Directorate. The role plans and performs engineering tasks, including research, design, and development for medium-to-large civil engineering projects or portions of larger projects. Work must comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, requirements, standards, and Department of Energy orders. Assignments may include equipment design and development, materials testing, specification preparation, and coordinating the manpower needed to manufacture, install, and test projects. The engineer prepares plans and designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D. The position develops drainage and utility designs for site and roadway projects; produces specifications, designs, and documents for complex engineering solutions; and plans projects from inception through completion and operation. It may lead procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation; contribute to cost estimates and budget monitoring; review work and commit resources with supervisor oversight and approval; and provide technical direction or coordination to technicians, designers, engineering associates, and less senior engineers. The engineer may serve on or lead safety panels and review committees, and may participate in technical conferences and publications. All duties must be performed in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices. This is an onsite role at Fermilab’s Batavia Office. The work arrangement may change based on business needs. An offer is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening. New employees must obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential. The position is subject to restrictions and disclosure requirements concerning certain foreign-government-sponsored or affiliated activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Passed the FE Exam and eligible to sit for the PE test.
At least 6 years of professional experience, or 4 years with a master’s degree or Ph.D., in the Architect-Engineer Consulting industry; as a staff engineer for the State of Illinois or an Illinois municipality or county; or at a DOE laboratory, with most work in civil project design or project management.
Knowledge of the Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and familiarity with its system of construction specifications.
Proficient application of engineering theories, concepts, principles, and methodology, and ability to perform standard-to-moderately-complex engineering techniques.
Project-planning skills, including developing specifications and documents for medium-to-large projects from inception to completion.
Proficient in project management.
Ability to contribute effectively within a diverse workforce and uphold Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Proficient user of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Must be able to work onsite at the Batavia Office.

Responsibilities

Analyze data, perform engineering calculations, and develop designs for project parts, components, or phases.
Prepare drawings and designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Develop drainage and utility designs for site and roadway projects.
Develop specifications, designs, and documents for complex engineering design solutions.
Plan medium-to-large projects from inception to completion and bring them to operating status.
Estimate manpower, schedule work, and coordinate and direct technicians.
Take a lead role in procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation.
Assist with or lead cost-estimate development and monitor budgetary obligations.
With oversight, review and approve work before resources are committed to ensure compliance with specifications and cost and time constraints.
With supervisor review and approval, commit hardware and financial resources while ensuring compliance with specifications and cost and time constraints.
Serve on or lead safety panels, review committees, and other assigned subcommittees.
Provide technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, technicians, or less senior engineers, and coordinate or supervise technicians and other engineers as assigned.
May participate in technical conferences and publications.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices.