LBNFDUNE-US Sr. Engineer (BP)
- Location
- Lead, SD
- Listed
- Yesterday
The expected hiring range for this position is
$111,400.00-$146,600.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like as a Senior Engineer
- Analyze engineering data and perform calculations to support the design, development, installation, and operation of systems, components, and equipment.
- Develop specifications, designs, drawings, and technical documentation for major and technically complex engineering projects and design solutions.
- Plan and execute engineering projects from inception through completion and transition to operational status, including estimating resources, developing schedules, coordinating work, and directing technical personnel.
- Provide technical direction to designers, drafters, engineering associates, technicians, and less-senior engineers. May coordinate or supervise engineering and technical teams as assigned.
- Research engineering challenges, evaluate alternatives, and develop technically sound solutions and recommendations for management and project stakeholders.
- Participate in procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of engineered systems and equipment.
- Develop and/or support cost estimates, project budgets, resource planning, and monitoring of budgetary commitments.
- Review and approve engineering work before hardware and financial resources are committed, ensuring conformance with technical specifications, project requirements, schedules, and cost constraints.
- Identify and implement improvements to engineering methods, designs, processes, and equipment within the assigned area.
- Contribute to Laboratory-wide engineering policies, technical standards, and safety requirements.
- Participate in safety panels, technical reviews, committees, and subcommittees as assigned.
- Participate in technical conferences, professional activities, and publications as appropriate.
- May provide leadership or supervision of employees, including hiring, training and development, performance management, promotions, corrective actions, and other personnel responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
We Are Looking for
- Bachelor's degree in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution with 8+ years of engineering experience; OR
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution with 6+ years of engineering experience.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated application of engineering theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies within the applicable engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to develop specifications, technical documentation, and engineering solutions for major and technically complex projects.
- Strong project planning and execution skills, including the ability to manage technical scope, schedules, resources, and competing priorities.
- Ability to perform and oversee a variety of moderately complex engineering analyses and techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate engineering alternatives, identify technical risks, and develop practical solutions.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with engineers, technicians, designers, project managers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and direction to multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams.
Pre-Employment Screening: Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Hspd-12
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture.
This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Foreign Government Sponsored Activities
Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.
Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events.
Why Fermilab
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
From Fermilab's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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