Nuclear Facilities Engineer

Position: Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2
** 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 (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level*
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** Project Engineer within Plutonium Facilities Engineering (PFE-DO)** , you will serve as the technical lead across the full lifecycle of projects supporting the PF-4 facility.  You will work directly with facility users to define technical needs, develop scopes of work, and deliver engineering solutions that improve system performance, reliability, and safety.

You will coordinate with design engineers, system engineers, construction teams, and subcontractors to develop, review, and implement technical solutions.  This includes leading design development and reviews, managing technical change control during execution, and ensuring alignment between project outcomes and mission requirements.

Projects may range from modifications to nuclear safety systems to facility upgrades and equipment installations.  You will be responsible for maintaining technical quality, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and delivering complete documentation through project closeout.

This role directly supports national security missions, including nuclear weapons stewardship and modernization programs.

** Lower Level Title $96,600 - $158,000*
* + Support scope development and engineering deliverables with guidance from senior staff

+ Participate in design reviews and technical coordination across disciplines

+ Assist with managing technical changes during project execution

** Higher Level Title $106,400 - $176,000*
* In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level:

+ Lead scope development and manage engineering deliverables independently

+ Facilitate design reviews and drive technical decision making

+ Lead coordination across engineering disciplines and external partners

+ Own technical change control and resolution of field issues

Shiftwork

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated ability to support engineering projects involving multiple disciplines, including participation in scope development, design activities, and technical coordination.

+ Basic understanding of engineering design processes, including development of scopes of work, engineering documentation, and design review cycles.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to support project execution.

+ Experience working in a team environment to resolve technical issues and support implementation of engineering solutions.

** Additional

Job Requirements for higher level title:*
* ** In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:*
* + Demonstrated experience leading technical aspects of engineering projects, including independently developing scope, managing engineering deliverables, and coordinating across disciplines.

+ Proven ability to facilitate design reviews, drive technical decision making, and manage change control during project execution.

+ Ability to independently resolve complex technical issues and provide engineering direction during implementation.

** Education/Experience at lower level:*
* ** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degrees can be considered as experience equivalency.  Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the 2-year minimum experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an exception process.*
* ** Education/Experience at higher level:*
* ** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.  Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.*
* ** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Knowledge of DOE or DOD codes and standards such as ASME, NQA 1, IBC, IEEE, or NFPA

+ Familiarity with LANL engineering and operational standards, including Engineering Standards Manual and Conduct of Engineering

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Experience with project scheduling or cost tracking tools such as P6, MS Project, or EVMS

+ Understanding of subcontracting or procurement processes for engineering services

+ Ability to qualify as an Administrative Subcontract Technical Representative and pass Project Engineer qualification requirements within required time frames

** 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…