Jobs at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Designs and documents multilayer PCBs, schematics, layouts, electrical systems, and mechanical drawings using Altium Designer and CAD tools. Converts OrCAD designs, creates 3D models, performs design calculations, maintains drawing databases, supports parts procurement and fabrication, applies GD&T and IPC standards, and mentors drafters and students. The role is onsite in Batavia and requires compliance with safety, background screening, and HSPD-12 credentialing requirements.

Engineering interns support underground infrastructure and particle physics experiment installations through construction oversight, procurement assistance, facility and experiment layout, installation planning, surveying, as-built checks, and field engineering. They work with cryogenic piping, temporary power, electrical conduit, scientific equipment structures, and material movement while collaborating with multidisciplinary international teams. Interns are mentored by BSI or I&I engineers and complete oral and poster presentations.

Provides immigration case support, documentation coordination, compliance screening, visitor intake, badging, access processing, appointment scheduling, customer service, and records management. The role supports Fermilab’s Visa Office and Campus Access operations while handling confidential information and adhering to DOE, FFDG, HSPD-12, export control, and laboratory policies.

Provides specialized administrative support for Fermilab’s Infrastructure Services Division. Responsibilities include preparing purchase requisitions, maintaining CMMS work orders and invoice costing, tracking purchase order activity, validating timekeeping entries, preserving data integrity, researching inconsistencies, supporting customers and staff, and providing backup administrative coverage. The role requires independent judgment, attention to detail, procurement and facilities knowledge, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Leads Fermilab’s Traffic/Shipping, Receiving, and Mailroom functions across two sites. Supervises staff, manages inbound and outbound logistics, hazardous-material shipments, customs and export-control compliance, freight auditing and claims, safety investigations, training databases, reporting, budgeting, and process improvement. Coordinates with carriers, vendors, regulators, DOE, and internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with federal, DOE, and laboratory requirements.

Plans, designs, and leads major cryogenic engineering projects from concept through installation, testing, and operation. Performs engineering calculations, develops specifications, manages procurement and budgets, coordinates technicians and engineers, reviews work for technical and cost compliance, and ensures adherence to safety, regulatory, and Department of Energy requirements. May supervise technical teams and contribute to engineering standards and safety committees.

Provides moderately complex administrative and staff support for an assigned organization. Responsibilities include database and records maintenance, correspondence, meeting and event coordination, report and presentation preparation, office supply management, purchase requisitions, time-away tracking, travel coordination, and support for special projects. The role may train seasonal staff, requires independent judgment and cross-functional communication, and is performed onsite in Batavia with a high school diploma and at least four years of administrative experience.

Prepares and maintains complex mechanical and electrical assembly drawings, schematics, layouts, CAD models, and technical documentation. Creates 3D models, performs design calculations, supports engineering analysis, and provides information for procurement, fabrication, assembly, and installation. Conducts field investigations, updates CAD files and archives, and collaborates with vendors, fabricators, machine shops, and engineers. This onsite role requires NX and Teamcenter expertise, ASME Y14.5 knowledge, and welding-symbol proficiency.

Performs basic low-voltage electrical engineering design, calculations, documentation, and analysis throughout project lifecycles. Supports procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, operation, cost estimation, budgeting, safety reviews, and technical coordination with designers and technicians. Ensures compliance with engineering specifications and environmental, health, and safety regulations. The role is onsite at Fermilab’s Batavia office and requires a bachelor’s degree in an applicable ABET-accredited engineering discipline.

Provides administrative and access-support services for laboratory personnel, visitors, affiliates, subcontractors, and foreign nationals. Processes site access and identification badges, maintains foreign national records in the DOE FACTS system, verifies immigration documentation, monitors training and data accuracy, updates webpages and procedures, prepares reports, manages records retention, and supports departmental projects. The role is onsite in Batavia, Illinois and requires compliance with federal access, safety, and screening requirements.

Creates and maintains CAD schematics, layouts, 3D models, assemblies, and drawings for mechanical or electrical systems. Performs design calculations, supports engineering analysis, and provides documentation for procurement, fabrication, assembly, and installation. Conducts field investigations, resolves design issues, coordinates with vendors and fabricators, and maintains drawing archives and databases. The role is onsite in Batavia and requires compliance with safety regulations and HSPD-12 credentialing requirements.

Owns and oversees project controls processes, systems, procedures, cost and schedule management, earned value reporting, risk integration, baseline changes, and performance analysis across laboratory projects. The role manages resource-loaded schedules, EAC and ETC updates, subcontract schedule requirements, audits, and senior-management reporting. It also administers project controls software, trains personnel, assigns resources, and supervises staff, including hiring and performance actions.

Procurement Specialist IV manages complex construction, architect and engineering, and special-project subcontracts. Responsibilities include developing requirements, soliciting and evaluating proposals, conducting price and cost analysis, negotiating terms, awarding contracts, administering subcontract files, ensuring federal regulatory compliance, supporting audits, and reporting procurement metrics. The role requires extensive federal and DOE contracting experience, knowledge of FAR and related labor and procurement regulations, and the ability to manage high-dollar procurements in a matrixed environment.

Leads Fermilab’s operational strategy and execution across facilities, engineering, campus readiness, HR, finance, procurement, information systems, and strategic partnerships. Advises the Laboratory Director, oversees budgets and infrastructure planning, drives performance improvement, coordinates with DOE and senior stakeholders, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports major scientific projects and laboratory operations.

Paid six-week summer internship providing routine technical support to Fermilab experiments or support groups under direct supervision. Interns collaborate with scientists, engineers, project teams, and support personnel while following established procedures. The program includes an oral presentation and exit survey. Applicants must be Illinois JROTC high school juniors, seniors, or recent graduates and eligible to work in the United States. The internship is onsite in Batavia, Illinois, with no housing or transportation reimbursement.

Provides supervised technical support for experiments and support groups. Fabricates, operates, tests, repairs, and modifies electronic equipment, systems, and devices while collaborating with scientists, engineers, project teams, and support personnel. The internship is a 10-week, in-person program at Fermilab installations in Batavia, Illinois.

Provides supervised technical support for experiments or support groups by fabricating, setting up, calibrating, operating, testing, repairing, and modifying mechanical equipment and systems. May also perform environmental, waste disposal, and radiological survey duties. Completes a 10-week onsite internship in collaboration with scientists, engineers, project teams, and support personnel.

Provides executive-level administrative support to a Director, including complex schedule management, prioritization, communications, meeting preparation, minutes, action tracking, confidential information handling, special projects, cost-saving initiatives, and domestic and international travel coordination. The role requires independent judgment, cross-functional collaboration, discretion, and knowledge of administrative procedures. This is an onsite position in Batavia, Illinois, with an Associate's degree and at least eight years of administrative experience required.

Coordinates receipt, storage, inventory, and transportation of LBNF/DUNE materials to the SURF project site. Maintains shipment and inventory records, verifies deliveries, resolves discrepancies, supports warehouse and trucking contractors, inspects materials, prepares receiving documentation, and assists with logistics planning and audits. The role requires onsite work in Lead, South Dakota, local travel, and possible travel to Fermilab in Illinois.

Lead and execute complex mechanical engineering projects including design, specs, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning. Provide technical direction, perform calculations, manage budgets/schedules, supervise teams or subcontractors, ensure code and safety compliance, and represent projects at reviews and conferences.