Senior Cryogenic Engineer - Major Projects Lead (Onsite)

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and FlexibleF

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a senior Cryogenic Engineer in Batavia, IL to lead planning, research, and development of major engineering projects. You will supervise and coordinate engineers, estimate manpower and schedules, and ensure compliance with DOE orders and safety standards.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, design reviews, procurement, installation, and operation, with strong emphasis on cost and schedule management and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required with 8+ years experience, or MS/PhD with 6+ years.
• Strong engineering calculation, design, and project planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and perform engineering calculations for major projects.
• Develop specifications, designs, and documents for complex engineering projects.
• Plan projects from inception to completion and estimate manpower and schedules.

Skills

Cryogenic engineering

Engineering analysis

Project planning

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s or PhD in engineering (ABET)

Job description

Fermilab is seeking a senior Cryogenic Engineer in Batavia, IL to lead planning, research, and development of major engineering projects. You will supervise and coordinate engineers, estimate manpower and schedules, and ensure compliance with DOE orders and safety standards.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, design reviews, procurement, installation, and operation, with strong emphasis on cost and schedule management and safety compliance.