Electrical Engineer; Nuclear Facilities Engineer

Position: Electrical Engineer (Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2/3)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 or 3 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 the Rapid Response Team (PFE-RRT) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking an Electrical Engineer.  Apply your electrical 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!

** Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)*
* The selected candidate will support LANL's mission by contributing technical expertise in electrical engineering for nuclear facilities.  In this role, you'll assist in ensuring electrical safety, power quality, power monitoring, and critical power reliability within and around the plutonium facility.  You'll also support projects involving facility modifications, new equipment installations, and infrastructure development.  Your responsibilities may include performing engineering studies such as short-circuit analysis, device coordination, equipment sizing, exterior lighting design, fault current calculations, and arc flash assessments for both medium- and low-voltage systems.

You may also support demolition, installation, upgrade, and repair activities.  Successful candidates may have the opportunity to qualify as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) for one or more Vital Safety Systems (VSS) supporting LANL Nuclear Facilities.

In this position, you'll collaborate closely with senior engineers and professionals across multiple disciplines, including fire protection, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, to deliver integrated, full-system design solutions. Level 2 engineers are expected to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong technical judgment, communication skills, and a willingness to learn through mentoring and professional development.

** Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 ($128,000 - $215,900)*
* In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, in this level the selected candidate will support LANL's plutonium facility, and play a critical role in ensuring electrical safety, power quality, system monitoring, and the reliability of critical power systems. Your work will directly support the Lab's national security mission by maintaining and enhancing the performance and safety of essential infrastructure in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

You will lead and collaborate on projects involving facility modifications, new equipment installations, and infrastructure development-ensuring all systems meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and compliance. Your responsibilities may include:

** Conducting and reviewing complex engineering studies such as:*
* + Short-circuit analysis

+ Device coordination

+ Equipment sizing

+ Fault current calculations

+ Exterior lighting design

+ Arc flash assessments for both medium- and low-voltage systems

+ Supporting demolition, installation, upgrade, and repair activities

+ Potentially qualifying as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) for one or more Vital Safety Systems (VSS) supporting LANL nuclear facilities

** This position requires:*
* + Demonstrated technical depth in electrical engineering

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Proven leadership in guiding cross-disciplinary teams

+ Effective communication and sound engineering judgment

+ A commitment to mentorship and continuous professional development

You will ensure all work aligns with DOE Orders and Standards, the Nuclear Safety Management Rule, American Nuclear Society Standards, national consensus codes, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

** Shiftwork*
* ** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Knowledge of engineering design, planning, construction, and project or process management practices.

+ Experience assisting in the preparation of technical reports and studies to establish and maintain the technical baseline for new and existing facility systems.

+ Experience collecting and documenting usage, process, safety, and other performance parameters for structures, systems, or components.

+ Experience supporting design or analysis tasks and developing design concepts that meet defined requirements.

+ Experience preparing design details, calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate applicable design standards and requirements.

+ Experience assisting with system health evaluations and trending analyses.

+ Experience coordinating and interfacing with other engineering disciplines and customers throughout design development.

+ Strong…