Surveyor (3-Year Term)

Pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate qualifications, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed engineering design and performs manual technical work.
• Specifies materials and methods for assigned projects.
• Directs procurement of commercially available products needed for the project.
• Directs installation of materials and commissioning on assigned projects.
• Ensures availability of all appropriate documentation.
• Creates a work plan and complies with safety prerequisites.
• Provides design and installation advice and guidance to peers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 5+ years of experience in an applicable engineering discipline.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Skills

• Professional knowledge and experience applying basic theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for practicing in the engineering discipline.
• Professional knowledge of new methods and materials, fabrication planning, procurement management, project commissioning, and budget and staff management.
• Performs basic electrical or mechanical engineering design solutions and techniques.
• Ability to make decisions based on sound engineering principles.
• Communicates cooperatively and effectively with peers, other Laboratory staff, and vendors of materials and services.

About the Organization

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.

Pay

The expected hiring range for this position is $41.43–$50.53 per hour.

Pre-Employment Screening

• An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, including declaration of illegal drug activities (including marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which remain illegal under federal law regardless of state laws).
• New employees must obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential, requiring a federal background check investigation.
• Fermilab employees and certain guest researchers/contractors are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities as defined in U.S. Department of Energy Order 486.1A.
• Access to the Fermilab campus for interviews or career events requires a REAL-ID or equivalent. Virtual interviews may be scheduled if acceptable ID is not available.