Survey Engineer in the Geodetic Metrology group, North Area

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking a Survey Engineer to join the Geodetic Metrology group at CERN in Genf. You will play a vital role in the metrology and alignment of components used in particle accelerators, leveraging advanced surveying tools to maintain precision. Ideal candidates will possess a master’s degree and 2 to 6 years of experience or a PhD with up to 3 years of experience. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant upgrades in key CERN projects.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of professional experience if Master’s or up to 3 years if PhD.
• Proven experience in metrology and alignment of components.
• Experience with state-of-the-art surveying tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Join the Geodetic Metrology group at CERN.
• Ensure metrology and alignment with sub-millimeter accuracy.
• Coordinate the dismantling and installation of beamlines.

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Survey Engineer in the Geodetic Metrology group, North Area

Datum: 21 maj, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

As a Survey Engineer you will join the Geodetic Metrology group at CERN, where you will take part in the metrology and alignment of a wide variety of components used in the particle accelerators. You will be using state-of-the-art surveying tools and software to achieve the sub‑millimetre accuracy necessary to achieve our goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on two major projects and contribute to the efforts of the Geodetic Metrology team in the North Area. The SPS (Super Proton Synchrotron) complex is being prepared for a significant upgrade through the North Area Consolidation (NA‑CONS) and the TCC2 renovation project. As part of this renovation, you will be in charge of the dismantling of the existing beamlines and the installation of the new beamlines, scheduled in 2028/2029.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.