What are the responsibilities and job description for the VALOR VetTech Electrical Internship - Summer 2027 position at Fermilab?
A VetTech Electrical / Electronics Intern provides routine technical support for assigned area; typically, an experiment or support group. Depending on the assigned area, fabricates, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a variety of electronic equipment, systems and devices. Tasks are accomplished under direct supervision of a Fermilab employee and in cooperation with project teams, scientists, engineers, and support personnel and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Eligibility
Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.
Complete a 10-week program under the supervision of Fermilab employee
If you have any questions please email Internships@fnal.gov.
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.
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.
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.
REAL-ID 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. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Eligibility
- Must be in the military or veteran
- Proof of identity
- Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.
- Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
- Questionnaire within the Application
- Resume
- DD-214 Forms (save as pdf, upload under the Resume section)
- Unofficial transcript (if applicable) (save as pdf, upload under the Resume section)
- Program Dates: June 14, 2027 – August 6, 2027
- Application Dates: October 5, 2026 – January 13, 2027
- Offer Date: March 2, 2027
- Acceptance Date: March 8, 2027
- Salary: $20.00 per hour
- Housing: A housing stipend is available for eligible interns
- Transportation: Reimbursement for one round trip domestic flight or mileage reimbursement at the allowable rate for eligible interns
- Location: Internship is in-person onsite in Batavia, IL & Fermilab Installations
Complete a 10-week program under the supervision of Fermilab employee
If you have any questions please email Internships@fnal.gov.
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.
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.
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.
REAL-ID 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. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Salary : $20