About the role#
This internship offers undergraduate engineering students the chance to gain experience in infrastructure design, underground construction, project management, and international collaboration. You will work directly under the mentorship of an engineer from the Building and Site Infrastructure or Integration and Installation teams. This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
In the field, you will support material movement, install temporary power systems, and set up cryogenic piping. You will also conduct as-built checks on installed components and assist with surveying and field layout.
In the office, you will design structures for scientific equipment and create layouts for cryogenic piping and electrical conduit. You will also help develop plans for underground installation and collaborate with scientists and engineers from around the world. Your work involves documenting construction progress and supporting procurement activities. At the end of the program, you will deliver both an oral and a poster presentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4-year U.S. college or university.
- Sophomore or junior status at the time of application, entering your junior or senior year after the summer.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Enrollment in one of the following majors: Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Lead, South Dakota (on-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Fermilab
Fermilab is a particle physics and accelerator laboratory based in Batavia, Illinois. Founded in 1967, the organization operates large-scale experiments to study matter and the universe. It employs approximately 2,372 people, including scientists and engineers. The laboratory collaborates with researchers from more than 20 countries.
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