Description

Job Title Mechanical, I&C, or Structural Engineer 2/3

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name ES-LFO/Engineering Services - LANSCE Facility Operations

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Mechanical, I&C, or Structural Engineer to join the Engineering Services Division, supporting the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Facilities Operations Engineering Group (ES-LFO). You will be working as part of a system engineering team assessing, maintaining, and upgrading facility systems at the LANSCE accelerator and supporting facilities. Specific tasks will include facility and system assessments, maintenance support, field walk downs, developing technical baseline documentation, outage support, design development and review, and facility system interface.

This will require interfacing and coordinating with all stakeholders including customers, operations, maintenance, other engineering disciplines, subcontractors and equipment suppliers. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working close to the field, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams, and applying sound engineering judgment to real-world infrastructure challenges - all in support of a national mission.
This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)

The successful candidate will perform the following (list is not all-inclusive):

• Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) process in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management
• Assess, maintain, and upgrade facility systems
• Lead the development and review of engineering and designs for new and replacement equipment
• Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer(s) to establish design requirements, scope, schedule, and cost

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 ($128,000 - $215,900)

Additional responsibilities at the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 Level:

• Evaluate complex facility and system challenges, identify risks, and develop creative solutions
• Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and drive process improvements
• Manage long-term operational and strategic planning for facility reinvestment and asset management

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements :

• Combined experience related to the engineering design and/or maintenance of facility system, structures and components such as water systems, HVAC, fire protection, compressed air, vacuum and structural support
• Experience in system and equipment installation and maintenance in accordance with National Codes and Standards such as the IBC, IEBC, ASCE, ASME, ASHRAE and NFPA
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical or structural engineering principles, design guides and relevant standards
• Knowledge of facility and system interfaces
• Solid skills in verbal and written communication

Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3:

• In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
• Progressive combined experience related to the design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical system, structures and components
• In-depth knowledge of integrated system and maintenance support, and appropriate standards
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement interdisciplinary design and/or maintenance solutions to complex facility and equipment installations
• Demonstrated ability for self-directed work, planning, and prioritization
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior personnel

Education/Experience at Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and a minimum three (3) years of practical experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Education/Experience at Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3: Position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and a minimum six (6) years practical experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Desired Qualifications:

• Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) is desirable at the Engineer 2 level
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is desirable at the Engineer 3 level
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE standards applicable to design and maintenance implementation

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 Work

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 Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

DOE Order 426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.