Nuclear Facilities Engineer

Position: Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2
** What You Will Do*
* Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Nuclear Facilities Engineer to join the Engineering Services Division, supporting the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Facilities Operations Engineering Group (ES-LFO). You will be working as part of a system engineering team assessing, maintaining, and upgrading facility systems at the LANSCE accelerator and supporting facilities. Specific tasks will include facility and system assessments, maintenance support, field walk downs, developing technical baseline documentation, outage support, design development and review, and facility system interface.

This will require interfacing and coordinating with all stakeholders including customers, operations, maintenance, other engineering disciplines, subcontractors and equipment suppliers. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working close to the field, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams, and applying sound engineering judgment to real-world infrastructure challenges - all in support of a national mission.
** Why LANL and ES-LFO?*
* + Work on a mission-critical accelerator facility that supports national security

+ Collaborate with highly skilled engineers, operations personnel and program research scientists

+ Balance design, maintenance, field work, and operations engagement

+ Grow your career in an organization that values engineering effectiveness

+ Great location, available parking, gym and a local cafeteria

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

** Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 ($96,600 - $158,000)*
* The successful candidate will perform the following (list is not all-inclusive):

+ Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) process in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management

+ Assess, maintain, and develop engineering support to upgrade facility systems

+ Assist with the development and review of engineering and designs for new and replacement equipment

+ Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer(s) to establish design requirements, scope, schedule, and cost

** Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)*
* Additional responsibilities at the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 Level:

+ Evaluate complex facility and system challenges, identify risks, and develop creative solutions

+ Take the lead technical discussions and drive process improvements

+ Develop longer-term operational and strategic planning for facility reinvestment and asset management

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Combined experience related to the engineering design and/or maintenance of facility system, structures and components such as water systems, HVAC, fire protection, compressed air, vacuum and structural support

+ Experience in system and equipment installation and maintenance in accordance with National Codes and Standards such as the IBC, IEBC, ASCE, ASME, ASHRAE and NFPA

+ Knowledge and understanding of mechanical or structural engineering principles, design guides and relevant standards

+ Knowledge of facility and system interfaces

+ Solid skills in verbal and written communication

Additional

Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2:

+ Progressive combined experience related to the design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical system, structures and components

+ Knowledge of integrated system and maintenance support, and appropriate standards

+ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement interdisciplinary design and/or maintenance solutions to complex facility and equipment installations

+ Demonstrated ability for self-directed work, planning, and prioritization

+ Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams

Education/Experience at Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1:
Position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and a minimum two (2) years of practical experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.

Education/Experience at Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2:
Position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and a minimum three (3) years practical experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) is desirable at the Engineer 1 and 2 level

+ Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is desirable at the Engineer 2 level

+ Demonstrated knowledge of DOE standards applicable to design and maintenance implementation

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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work…