Senior Mechanical Engineer — Onsite Infra Design Lead

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Batavia, IL to lead and contribute to complex design, procurement, installation, testing, and operations for high-profile projects.

You will guide a team, supervise subcontractors as needed, and help develop cost estimates while ensuring safety and compliance with DOE orders and local codes.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering innovative mechanical solutions in a regulated lab environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's) is required.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience at an MEP consulting firm is expected.
• Professional Engineer licensure is required; Illinois licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and perform engineering calculations; develop designs for parts or phases of a project.
• Develop specifications and documents for complex engineering projects and designs.
• Plan projects from inception to completion; estimate manpower and schedule work.

Skills

Engineering degree

MEP experience

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Fermilab is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Batavia, IL to lead and contribute to complex design, procurement, installation, testing, and operations for high-profile projects.

You will guide a team, supervise subcontractors as needed, and help develop cost estimates while ensuring safety and compliance with DOE orders and local codes.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering innovative mechanical solutions in a regulated lab environment.