Thermal-Fluids Mechanical Engineer

The expected hiring range for this position is: $88,800.00 - $. 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 as the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for referral bonus program and sponsorship assistance.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

The Mechanical Support Department of the Accelerator Division within Fermilab is seeking a Mechanical Thermal Fluids Engineer. Under general directions, this individual will be responsible for planning, researching, and developing large/major engineering projects. The engineer will lead and contribute to areas such as design, procurement, manufacture, installation, testing, and initial operation of thermal systems in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, requirements, and standards, and all Department of Energy (DOE) orders.

Responsibilities will also include the estimation of manpower, work scheduling, coordinating and directing or managing technicians and other engineers as assigned. The engineer will review progress and evaluate results.

• 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.
• Perform mechanical design, analysis, specification, and construction of fluid cooling piping systems that support the operation of the accelerator complex, including the temperature control of beamline components such as magnets, collimators, RF cavities, beam instrumentation, high‑powered targets, kickers, and associated beam components.
• Participate in and lead efforts related to 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.
• Participate in the design of compressible and in compressible thermal fluids systems to support the accelerator.
• Write fabrication specifications that involve welding, brazing, bonding, and soldering techniques with materials such as aluminum, stainless steels, copper, brass, PVC, CPVC, PVDF, etc.
• Work in a team environment and under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Be responsible for directing the activities of drafters, designers, technicians, and skilled trades on their projects.
• Occasionally direct the activities of co‑op engineering students and interns on their projects.
• Communicate with outside vendors, contractors, and fabricators verbally and through written specifications and engineering drawings.
• Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

• Bachelor's in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience, or a Master's or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 2+ years of engineering experience.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate expectations clearly using verbal and written practices with customers / stakeholders, and with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under the requirements of schedules and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to perform fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, piping network calculations, and engineering mechanics calculations including statics, stress, strain, and deflection.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as current, voltages, resistance, frequencies, and speed…