Nuclear Facilities Engineer ; Structural Engineer

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 or 4, 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.

The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division (PFE-DO) and Rapid Response Team (PFE-RRT) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking Structural Engineers. Apply your structural engineering expertise where it truly matters‑join our exceptional Plutonium Facilities Engineering team. Here, innovation and critical thinking are at the heart of everything we do, and every voice has the power to shape meaningful solutions. This is your opportunity to contribute to vital systems that safeguard national security and drive real‑world impact!

As a Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3, you will play a critical role in advancing the Lab's national security mission by ensuring the safe, compliant, and high‑performance operation of Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities. This position builds upon the foundational responsibilities of the NFE 2 role and requires a deeper command of nuclear facility engineering principles to support system design, configuration management, and long‑range mission needs.

You will apply broad, in‑depth knowledge of DOE Orders, nuclear safety requirements, and national consensus codes—including ASCE, ACI, AISC, NFPA, and IBC—to develop engineering solutions that uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Engineers at this level serve as technical authorities, lead portions of project and design work, guide system performance, and contribute to engineering strategies that ensure mission execution across complex, high‑consequence facilities.

As a Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for shaping nuclear facility engineering strategies that directly support the Lab's national security mission. This position requires expert‑level knowledge of nuclear facility engineering, design authority principles, and the regulatory framework that governs Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities.

You will apply advanced engineering judgment and extensive experience with DOE Orders, NNSA requirements, and national codes such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, NFPA, and IBC to develop, approve, and oversee complex engineering solutions that ensure long‑term facility safety, performance, and readiness. Engineers at this level are recognized subject matter experts who lead major engineering efforts, resolve unique or exceptionally complex technical challenges, mentor future leaders, and influence the strategic direction of nuclear facility operations across the Laboratory.

• Strong knowledge of nonreactor nuclear facility structural systems, calculations, and engineering methods that support safe and compliant facility operation.
• Demonstrated proficiency using structural analysis and computer aided engineering tools such as SAP
  2000, GT STRUDL, RISA, or STAAD to solve complex technical problems.
• Solid understanding of engineering work planning, construction practices, and control methods used in high consequence facility environments.
• Experience applying maintenance, inspection, and construction techniques that support long term structural integrity, operational reliability, and compliance.
• Working knowledge of Laboratory procedures, technical standards, and design guides relevant to facility engineering activities.
• Thorough understanding of DOE, industry, and national consensus codes and standards including IBC, AISC 360, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and DOE STD 1020.
• Demonstrated ability to apply nuclear facility engineering principles, design guidance, and quality assurance requirements to ensure facility safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to execute project and process engineering practices including configuration management, work control, and disciplined design documentation.
• Experience integrating engineering inputs across structural, mechanical,…