Cryogenic Engineer

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

The Fermilab Particle Physics Directorate (PD) seeks to staff a senior level Cryogenic Engineer. This engineer will have responsibilities for planning, researching, and developing large/major engineering projects. This person will lead and contribute in areas such as the design, design review, procurement, manufacture, installation, testing, and initial operation in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, requirements and standards, and all Department of Energy (DOE) orders. The engineer will also estimate manpower, schedule work, coordinate and direct or manage technicians and other engineers as assigned. They will review progress and evaluate results.

What your day-to-day as a Cryogenic Engineer will look like: 

• Analyzes data and performs engineering calculations. Develops designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project. 
• Develops specifications, designs, and documents for major and technically complex engineering projects and design solutions. Work involves a variety of moderately complex engineering techniques. 
• Plans projects from inception to completion and brings them to operating status. Estimates manpower, schedules work, coordinates and directs technicians. 
• Provides technical direction to draftsmen, designers, engineering associates, technicians, or less senior engineers. Coordinates and/or supervises technicians and other engineers, as assigned. May supervise an engineering/technical team or department, as assigned.
•  Researches and proposes solutions to engineering problems and provides analyses of alternatives to manager(s). 
• Participates in procurement, as well as manufacture, installation, testing, and operation.  
• Assists or leads in the development of cost estimates, as well as the monitoring and/or management of budgetary obligations. 
• Reviews and approves work before hardware and financial resources are committed, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
• Provides and implements changes in methods, design, or equipment in assigned area and contributes to the overall safety and completion of assignments.
• Contributes to setting lab-wide engineering policies, safety standards or technical standards.  
• Serves on safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned. 
• May participate in technical conferences and publication.
• May provide supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties as assigned.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Essential Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor’s in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 8+ years of engineering experience, or a Master’s or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 6+ years of engineering experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proficient in application of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline.
• Possess project planning skills in 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.

Physical Activity and Work Conditions
HUMAN FACTORS: Mental Concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule

Physical Factors: Cryogenics, High Voltage, Oxygen Deficiency Hazard
PPE: Eye/Face/Foot/Hand/Hearing Protection

Work Arrangement: 
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits 
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

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