Your responsibilities

As a survey engineer you will join the Geodetic Metrology group at CERN, where you will take part in the metrology and alignment of a wide variety of components used in the particle accelerators. You will be using state-of-the-art surveying tools and software to achieve the sub-millimetre accuracy necessary to achieve our goals.

Specifically, you will:

• Perform the alignment of various accelerators components in the injector complex and LHC tunnel, ensure the maintenance of the related geodetic networks; 
• Perform metrology measurements at all stages during the assembly of accelerator components using laser trackers;
• Perform and compute "as built" measurements of tunnels and buildings of HL-LHC project using the laser scanner technology;
• Write the corresponding survey reports, and manage the relevant documentation; 
• Improve and optimize related survey procedures, methods and software. 

Your profile

Skills and/or knowledge

Technical skills:

• Experience using high-precision survey methods and tools: laser tracker, optical and digital levels, total station;
• Experience with standard compensation software: theories, concepts and algorithms related to the least square adjustment;
• Initial experience with Laser Scanning;
• Initial experience in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings will be highly appreciated; 

Softskills:

• Demonstrating Flexibility: Adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements. Actively participating in the implementation of new processes and technologies;
• Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities;

Language skills: 

• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Survey engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Job closing date: 21.07.2024 at 23:59h (midnight) CEST.

Job reference: BE-GM-ASG-2024-76-GRAE

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-September-2024

This position requires:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 5134 and 5647 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.