System Engineer

What You’ll Do

As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems, you will work closely with operations and maintenance to ensure assigned equipment and systems operate safely and reliably to meet Mission deliverables. You will work with the Design Authority Representative and the Configuration Management organization to maintain configuration control and compliance to site standards, applicable codes and DOE orders.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain system availability to meet mission deliverables as the Technical Point of Contact with Equipment Owner and skilled labor.
• Maintain the Configuration Management program for your assigned equipment.
• Develop long term equipment health strategies with Equipment Owner and Reliability Engineering.
• Develop a working knowledge of the facility’s operation and the existing condition of the assigned system.
• Ensuring documents related to the system are complete, accurate, and up-to-date, including SDDs, technical drawings, diagrams, and procedures for surveillance, testing, and maintenance.
• Involvement in the design, review, and approval of changes affecting/impacting system design, operation, and maintenance.
• Interface with Projects for new equipment installations and similar projects.
• Continuously evaluating systems for improvement opportunities.

Skill Sets include but are not limited to:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact across multiple organizations and various job levels ranging from upper management to skilled labor.
• Adapting quickly to changing field conditions and/or plant wide priorities.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments of various size and complexity.
• Leading change and improvement initiatives.
• Broad based understanding of operation and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or computer equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Reference DOE Order 420.1C Facility Safety, Chapter V. Cognizant System Engineer Program

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Onsite work schedule is required for this position
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND. OR MS in Engineering/Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.(
  
  O 426.2A)

• Typical experience could range from two to fifteen plus years.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with engineering design criteria and standards.
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment.
• The ability to evaluate and provide feedback on new and proposed revisions to technical operating procedures, design drawings and requirements, and…