Cryogenic Engineer

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Batavia, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab’s Particle Physics Directorate seeks a senior-level Cryogenic Engineer to plan, research, and develop large or major engineering projects. The engineer will lead and contribute to design, design review, procurement, manufacture, installation, testing, and initial operation, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, requirements, standards, and Department of Energy orders. The role includes estimating manpower, scheduling work, coordinating and directing technicians and other engineers as assigned, and reviewing progress and results. The engineer plans projects from inception through operation, develops designs and specifications for major and technically complex projects, analyzes data, performs engineering calculations, and researches engineering problems and alternatives. The position also contributes to cost estimates and budget monitoring, reviews work before hardware or financial resources are committed, implements changes in methods, designs, or equipment, and contributes to engineering policies and safety and technical standards. Team supervision or leadership may be assigned. This is an onsite position based at Fermilab’s Batavia office. Work may involve cryogenics, high voltage, and oxygen-deficiency hazards, as well as mental concentration, sitting, standing, and tight work schedules. Required PPE includes eye, face, foot, hand, and hearing protection. Employment offers are contingent on successful background checks and drug screening. New employees must obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential and pass a federal background investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution and 8 or more years of engineering experience; alternatively, a master’s or Ph.D. in an applicable engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution and 6 or more years of engineering experience.
Proficiency in applying theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline.
Project-planning skills, including developing specifications and documents for major and technically complex engineering projects and engineering design solutions.
Ability to perform a variety of moderately complex engineering techniques.
Ability to work onsite at Fermilab’s Batavia office.
Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential and pass the required federal background investigation and pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

Analyze data and perform engineering calculations.
Develop designs for project parts, components, or phases, and prepare specifications, designs, and documents for major and technically complex engineering projects and solutions.
Plan projects from inception to completion and bring them to operating status.
Estimate manpower, schedule work, and coordinate and direct technicians.
Provide technical direction to draftsmen, designers, engineering associates, technicians, and less senior engineers.
Coordinate or supervise technicians and other engineers as assigned; may supervise an engineering or technical team or department.
Research engineering problems, propose solutions, and provide analyses of alternatives to managers.
Participate in procurement, manufacture, installation, testing, and operation.
Assist with or lead cost estimates and monitor or manage budgetary obligations.
Review and approve work before hardware and financial resources are committed, ensuring compliance with specifications and cost and time constraints.
Implement changes in methods, design, or equipment and contribute to safety and completion of assignments.
Contribute to lab-wide engineering policies and safety or technical standards; serve on safety panels, review committees, and subcommittees as assigned.
May participate in technical conferences and publications.
May lead a team and perform associated duties, including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, and team exits.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices.