Nuclear Facilities Engineer

What You Will Do

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an Electrical 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 part of a system engineering team assessing, maintaining, and upgrading facility systems at the LANSCE accelerator and supporting facilities. Specific tasks 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 role requires interfacing and coordinating with all stakeholders including customers, operations, maintenance, other engineering disciplines, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers. It 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.

• 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

• Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) process in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management
• Assess, maintain, and upgrade facility systems
• Lead 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

• Evaluate complex facility and system challenges, identify risks, and develop creative solutions
• Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and drive process improvements
• Manage long‑term operational and strategic planning for facility reinvestment and asset management

• 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

• Progressive combined experience related to the design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical system, structures and components
• In‑depth 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 multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior personnel

Position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university. Minimum practical experience: 3 years for Engineer 2; 6 years for Engineer 3.

• Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) is desirable at the Engineer 2 level
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desirable at the Engineer 3 level
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE standards applicable to design and maintenance implementation

Onsite in Los Alamos, NM, at the discretion of management.

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award‑winning…