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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.\nAbout the Role:\nFermilab is seeking a Senior Process Piping Mechanical Engineer 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. We use the latest technology such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, Siemens NX, and additive manufacturing (3D printing) to model, simulate, prototype, and test our designs. We work with vendors who stretch their technical abilities to fabricate the next generation of components and systems. We expand our engineering skills, and sometimes write the textbooks to operate the existing accelerators. We work with collaborators throughout the lab and the world to plan future accelerators for projects such as the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II).\nWhat your day-to-day as a Senior Process Piping Mechanical Engineer will look like:\nUtilize 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.\nBe involved in the 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).\nParticipate in and lead efforts involving general mechanical-system design, thermal-fluid system design, piping system fluid flow analysis, and heat transfer analysis.\nLearn 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.\nParticipate in the design of compressible and incompressible thermal fluids systems to support the accelerator.\nFabricate systems using different types of welding, brazing, bonding, and soldering techniques with materials such as aluminum, stainless steels, copper, brass, PVC, CPVC, PVDF etc.\nWork in a team environment\nBe responsible for directing the activities of drafters, designers, technicians, and skilled trades on their projects.\nCommunicate with outside vendors, contractors, and fabricators through written specifications and engineering drawings. \nMinimum Required Education and Experience:\nBachelor’s in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 8+ years of engineering experience, or a Master’s in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 6+ years of engineering experience.\nApplicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:\nDemonstrated ability to communicate expectations clearly using verbal and written practices with customers / stakeholders and with team members.\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively under the requirements of schedules and shifting priorities.\nDemonstrated ability to perform fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, piping network calculations and engineering mechanics calculations including statics, stress, strain, and deflection.\nDemonstrated knowledge of machine shop practices and techniques for fabricating complex and intricate hardware.\nKnowledge of welding and brazing practices (e.g., TIG, MIG and torch brazing) as related to manufacturing and fabrication of piping is desirable.\nMust have strong computing skills including preparing and documenting engineering calculations, creating 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, FEA analyses, data presentation, and project management activities (cost estimates, schedules).\nSkills in AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Fluent, or ANSYS CFX are desirable.\nAbility to create and read mechanical drawings, including piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and process piping flow schematics.\nFamiliarity of CAD software toward the creation of piping fluid flow network systems is a plus.\nSkills in AutoCAD Plant are desirable.\nUse of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing on drawings is desirable.\nDemonstrated ability to creatively solve engineering problems and troubleshoot operational issues.\nKnowledge of materials, metallurgy and radiation damage of materials is desirable.\nKnowledge of code standards such as ASME, AISC and ANSI/ASME pressure vessel and piping codes is desirable.\nBasic understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as current, voltages, resistance, and frequencies.\nPhysical Activity and Work Conditions:\nHUMAN FACTORS: Heights, working in underground enclosures, mental concentration, sitting, standing, tight work schedule, visually demanding.\nWork Arrangement:\nPlease note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.\nOnsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia Office.\nBenefits/Perks:\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts\nPaid time off\nLife insurance\nShort and Long-term disability insurance\nRetirement benefits\nOnsite day care\nWhy Fermilab:\nFermilab 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.\nPre-Employment Screening:\nDrug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening\nFermilab 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.\nHSPD-12\nIn 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.\nForeign Government Sponsored Activities\nFermilab 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.\nREAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus\nFermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. 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