DescriptionJob Title Mechanical Design Engineer 2/3
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name ES-WFO/Engineering Services - Weapons Facilities Operations
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This position is open for external candidates only to apply. What You Will DoAre you a talented and driven engineer looking to develop, maintain, and apply a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a skilled professional to join our Engineering Services (ES) Division as a Mechanical Design Engineer. As a vital member of the ES-DO team you will contribute to the implementation of the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at LANL in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations, and will support nuclear, accelerator or non-nuclear facilities across 38 square miles of the Laboratory. If you're eager to support the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission, this opportunity is for you!
Note: This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Mechanical Design Engineer 2 ($106,400-$176,000) As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will concurrently work on multiple design teams shaping LANL's facilities and infrastructure to serve the needs of a growing and changing Laboratory. Your teams will provide engineering consulting services typical of any or all project phases: scoping; design; construction; commissioning; operation. The level 2 role includes the following job duties:
Assessment & Analysis
- Assess condition of existing facilities and infrastructure systems
- Expertly apply engineering judgement to engineering challenges
- Provide subject matter expert opinions
Design & Development
- Develop design scopes
- Estimate design efforts
- Produce Construction Contract Documents
Documentation & Compliance
- Generate written recommendations
- Adhere to LANL's Engineering Standards, Conduct of Engineering, prevailing codes and standards
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Interface and coordinate with project stakeholders
- Foster timely coordination between all design disciplines
- Ensure timely engagement of third-party resources such as Sustainability and Commissioning
Review & Quality Assurance
- Provide reviews of outside A/E designs
- Review construction submittals, provide RFI responses and generate Document revisions
Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor junior design personnel
- Support organizational initiatives for improvements of design and business practices
Sustainability & Strategic Initiatives
- Ensure integration of green initiatives on all projects
Mechanical Engineer Level 3 ($128,000 - $215,900) In addition to duties listed above, the level 3 role includes the following job duties:
- Make visionary organizational contributions regarding design and business practices
- Contribute to improvement of LANL's Engineering Standards
- Facilitate technical growth of the mechanical design team
- Assist Team Lead with work planning, staffing projections and hiring
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements: Technical Design Expertise
- Advanced experience in design and principle of operation in both mechanical and plumbing facility systems
- Expert application of building codes, standards and green initiatives related to facilities design
Documentation & Deliverables
- Advanced experience creating construction contract documents for commercial and/or industrial facilities
- Ability to support construction execution, including timely review of submittals, requests for information, design changes, aid in non-conformance issues, validation of commissioning documentation and produce accurate as-built documents
Engineering Analysis & Problem-Solving
- Expert ability in preparing calculations, application of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to facility and operations-based engineering challenges
- Expert ability to apply engineering judgement to facility and operations-based engineering challenges
Project Management & Communication
- Ability to manage, prioritize, and communicate workload and tasks
Additional Job Requirements for Mechanical Engineer 3:
- Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to mechanical facilities engineering
- Expert knowledge of engineering work planning, budgeting and design coordination
Education/Experience for Mechanical Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
Education/Experience for Mechanical Engineer 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
Desired Qualifications: - Current NCEES Professional Engineering License in Mechanical Engineering (any US State)
- Professional experience with DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
- Professional experience in design and principle of operation of infrastructure systems
- National Code Committee participation
Education/Experience for Mechanical Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
Education/Experience for Mechanical Engineer 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will WorkLocated in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional DetailsEmployment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
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