Fermilab is seeking a Senior Mechanical Thermal-Fluids Engineer to lead the Thermal-Fluids Engineering Group who is a collaborator by nature and who seeks out the latest technology and tools to design, fabricate, test, install and operate components and systems for our particle accelerators.
Requirements
- Lead the Thermal-Fluids Engineering Group
- Serve as the Level 4 Technical Manager for the LBNF RAW Water Systems
- Utilize fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and principles to complete assignments and develop familiarization with the Laboratory’s method of project engineering, from the design stage through review, procurement, fabrication, installation, test, and operation
- Be involved in the mechanical design, analysis, specification, and construction of fluid cooling piping systems that support the operation of the accelerator complex
- Participate in and lead efforts involving general mechanical-system design, thermal-fluid system design, piping system fluid flow analysis, and heat transfer analysis
- Learn the operations of existing accelerator fluids systems and provide operations engineering support by troubleshooting system issues and designing upgrades to existing systems to improve their reliability
- Fabricate systems using different types of welding, brazing, bonding, and soldering techniques with materials such as aluminum, stainless steels, copper, brass, PVC, CPVC, PVDF etc.
- Work in a team environment
- Be responsible for directing the activities of drafters, designers, technicians, and skilled trades on their projects
- Communicate with outside vendors, contractors, and fabricators through written specifications and engineering drawings
- Direct the activities of co-op engineering students and interns on their projects
- Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short and Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Onsite day care
