Utilities System Engineer

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Batavia, IL

1d•$79,300 - $104,400•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking a Utilities System Engineer who, under general supervision, combines fundamental engineering concepts and principles with a growing familiarity with Laboratory engineering best practices. The role performs basic to moderately complex engineering tasks spanning design, review, procurement, manufacture, installation, testing, and operation. The position is onsite at Fermilab’s Batavia Office. The described work arrangement may change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to remain final. The expected hiring range is $79,300 to $104,400; the pay offered depends on factors including position scope and responsibilities, candidate qualifications, business considerations, internal equity, and external market rates. The position is not eligible for relocation assistance, sponsorship assistance, or referral bonus program participation. Fermilab is a particle physics and accelerator research laboratory funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Employment offers are contingent on successful background checks and drug screening. New employees must obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential by passing a federal background investigation. Employees and certain guest researchers and contractors are subject to restrictions concerning Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities. Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution and at least 2 years of fundamental engineering experience, or a master’s or PhD in an applicable engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
Professional knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline.
Ability to perform basic to moderately complex engineering design solutions and techniques.
Must be able to work onsite at the Batavia Office.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is required as a condition of employment.
Must obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential by successfully passing a federal background investigation.

Responsibilities

Analyze data and perform engineering calculations.
Develop less complicated designs for specific parts, components, or project phases.
Develop and document basic to moderately complex engineering design solutions.
Provide technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, and technicians, as assigned.
Participate in or lead aspects of procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation.
Assist in developing cost estimates and monitoring budgetary obligations.
With supervisor review and approval, propose resources while ensuring conformance to specifications and cost and time constraints.
Serve on safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned.
May participate in technical conferences and publication.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Perform all duties in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices.