Nuclear Facilities Engineer ; Structural Engineer

Overview

The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division (PFE‑DO) and Confinement Ventilation Systems (PFE‑CV) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking a Structural Engineer. Put your engineering talents to good use by joining our world‑class Engineering team! Our workforce thrives in an environment that values creativity and problem solving, where every idea and perspective is welcomed. This is your chance to make a real difference while working on important systems directly impacting national security.

Within this job, successful candidates will have the opportunity to support the Laboratory’s mission by renovating rooms, modifying buildings and structural members, and developing new structures within and around the plutonium facility. Often the role involves installing equipment on housekeeping pads or skids with the use of post‑installed anchors. Structural engineers working for the plutonium facility will utilize their structural engineering background to support crane girders and crane support structures, canopies, equipment support stands, piping/conduit supports, wall/floor/ceiling penetrations, and concrete slabs.

Incumbent will work alongside multi‑disciplinary engineering team settings to complete collaborative full‑system solutions through mentoring, calculations, and leadership.

In addition to the description above, engineers in this position will work alongside junior and senior engineers (e.g., fire protection, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and other peers in team settings to complete collaborative full‑system design solutions through mentoring and leadership.

• Knowledge of new and existing non‑reactor facility structural engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of computer‑aided engineering tools to solve operations‑based engineering problems.
• Structural analysis experience in any of the following: SAP 2000, GT STRUDL, RISA, STAAD, or equal.
• Knowledge of engineering work, planning, construction, and control methods.
• Knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies. Extensive knowledge of relevant Laboratory procedures, standards and guides.

• Knowledge of industry, regulatory, or national, and Department of Energy codes and standards including IBC, AISC 360, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and DOE‑STD 1020.
• Knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices.
• Knowledge of project and process engineering practices.

Training/

Certifications:

Current registration as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) is highly desirable.

Education/Experience at lower level:
Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Education/Experience at higher level:
Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.

• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE standards applicable to structural design implementation.
• Familiarity with LANL engineering processes and procedures.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific Physical Mobility use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry/lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work in a noisy environment, work near sources of ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation, work near machinery with moving parts, working overtime or an irregular schedule.

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…