Nuclear Facilities Engineer ; Mechanical Engineer

Position: Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2 (Mechanical 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 (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* ** The Nuclear Facilities Engineering Mechanical Engineer role sits at the center of the LANL nuclear mission, where precision, compliance, and performance intersect.  This position drives the effective and efficient implementation of nuclear facility engineering requirements, navigating a complex landscape that includes the Nuclear Safety Management Rule, DOE Orders, American Nuclear Society standards, national consensus codes, recognized quality benchmarks, Laboratory directives, and federal, state, and local regulations.*
* ** Nuclear Facilities Engineers don't just follow requirements, they define them.  They establish the technical foundation for nuclear facilities, safety systems, operational equipment, procedures, testing, acceptance criteria, and quality standards.  Working across disciplines, they integrate seamlessly with programmatic, operations, maintenance, document control, and project management teams to ensure that every requirement supports mission execution without compromise.*
* ** This role demands both ownership and collaboration.  It requires the ability to lead or contribute within a specialized engineering discipline, operate independently when needed, and still function as a critical part of a larger system.  Engineers in this space apply broad, diversified expertise to develop high impact deliverables, leverage advanced nuclear engineering technologies, and continuously refine processes to meet evolving mission demands and customer expectations.*
* ** Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 $ 96,600 - $158,000*
* + Safety and security are fundamental responsibilities. Ensures compliance, maintains required training, and integrates safety and security into all work, including stopping work when conditions are unsafe or compromise security.

+ Applies nuclear facility engineering policies, procedures, and standards. Assists with research, data analysis, and evaluation of regulatory changes, contributing practical solutions to engineering challenges.

+ Supports the performance and management of nuclear facility systems and engineered safety features, including configuration, operability, and performance, using a risk based graded approach. Contributes to engineering analyses, designs, and deliverables that ensure safety, compliance, and mission success.

+ Collaborates with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams to address issues and support project execution. Assists with hazard and accident analyses, safety documentation, and ongoing facility operations, including Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities.

+ Works under direction with increasing independence. Applies engineering tools and methods, supports procurement and project activities, participates in peer reviews, and fosters a respectful, inclusive work environment.

** Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 $ 106,400 - $176,000*
* ** In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level:*
* + Ensures safety and security compliance and reinforces expectations across work activities, including stopping work when conditions are unsafe or compromise security.

+ Applies and enforces nuclear facility engineering policies, procedures, and DOE and NNSA regulatory requirements. Evaluates regulatory changes and complex technical issues to develop and implement defensible engineering solutions.

+ Manages the performance, configuration, and operability of nuclear facility systems and engineered safety features. Defines design requirements and ensures systems meet safety, quality, and mission objectives.

+ Leads development of engineering analyses, designs, and technical deliverables supporting nuclear facility operations. Advances engineering concepts, standards, and practices.

+ Performs and reviews hazard and accident analyses, establishes hazard controls, and develops safety basis documentation and system management programs supporting Vital Safety systems and facility modifications.

+ Resolves complex engineering issues and interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

+ Leads and executes significant portions of projects for Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities. Develops and implements project plans and defines procurement requirements for nuclear quality related goods and services.

+ Operates with a high degree of independence and technical judgment. Manages priorities, including emergent work, and contributes to organizational goals.

+ Performs peer reviews, ensures quality of engineering deliverables, and mentors junior staff.

** shiftwork*
* ** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Foundational knowledge of nuclear facility engineering systems, methods, and tools.

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