Structural Engineer ; Nuclear Facilities Engineer

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division (PFE-DO) and Design Engineering (PFE-DE) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking a Structural Engineer.

• Produce designs that renovate rooms, modify buildings and structural members, and develop new structures within and around the plutonium facility.
• Install equipment on housekeeping pads or skids using post-installed anchors.
• Design crane girders and crane support structures, canopies, equipment support stands, piping/conduit supports, wall/floor/ceiling penetrations, and concrete slabs.
• Support senior engineers and team settings to complete full-system design solutions through mentoring, calculations, and leadership (for level
  2).

• Knowledge of structural engineering systems and calculations for non‑reactor facilities, and application of engineering methods and computer‑aided engineering tools.
• Structural analysis experience in SAP 2000, GT STRUDL, RISA, STAAD, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of engineering work, planning, construction, and control methods.
• Knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies and extensive knowledge of relevant Laboratory procedures, standards, and guides.

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

Lower level:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years of practical work experience. Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable.

Higher level:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desirable. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of DOE standards applicable to structural design implementation.
• Familiarity with LANL engineering processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Revit software and/or Building Information Modeling.
• Current registration as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) is highly desirable.

• General Physical Mobility: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending.
• Specific Physical Mobility: use of both hands, arms, legs, feet; carrying/lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Work environments include noisy areas, ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation, machinery with moving parts, and overtime or irregular schedules.

Los Alamos, NM (onsite).

This position may require 24/7 coverage, including shift, weekend, or irregular schedules. Shift differentials may apply.

Position requires a Q clearance; only U.S. citizens are eligible, except in extremely rare circumstances.

Successful applicants must complete a new‑employment drug test.

• PPO or high deductible medical insurance with large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• 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)

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.