Survey Engineer (BE-GM-ESA-2024-218-GRAE)

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description

Your responsibilities

• Perform the alignment of various components in experimental setups and areas, ensure the maintenance of the related survey infrastructure and geodetic networks;
• Perform metrology measurements at all stages for the physics detectors, using laser trackers, total stations or photogrammetry, including the preparation, the execution, and the data analysis;
• Perform and compute “as built” measurements using laser scanner technology;
• Prepare documentation related to these tasks;
• Perform calibration, checking, and testing of survey instrumentation and accessories.

Your profile

Skills

• Knowledge and application of high-precision survey methods and tools, including laser tracker, total stations, photogrammetry;
• Experience with standard compensation software: theories, concepts, and algorithms related to least squares adjustment;
• Basic use of laser scanning instruments and software;
• Ability to work well in teams, participate actively, and adapt quickly to shifting priorities;
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a country eligible for this position.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Survey Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never held a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without a University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Additional Information

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months.

Working hours: 40 hours per week.

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving license.
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain conditions.

Candidates must obtain medical clearance before contract confirmation due to occupational health risks.

Job reference: BE-GM-ESA-2024-218-GRAE

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

What we offer

• A monthly stipend between 5134 and 5647 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's health scheme and membership in the CERN Pension Fund.
• Additional benefits such as installation grants, allowances, and travel expenses.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• Training at CERN and language courses.

About us

At CERN, physicists and engineers probe the universe's fundamental structure using advanced scientific instruments. CERN values diversity and employs a diverse workforce to achieve its mission.