LLNL
Job Description
We have multiple openings for a
Nuclear
Procurement Engineer,
responsible for evaluating and procuring equipment, parts, and components to support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and upgrade of nuclear facility structures, systems, and components. The scope of work will also include evaluation and procurement of services for the design, maintenance, and construction of systems and structures which are critical to nuclear safety. This position will report programmatically to the Operations Engineering Lead in the Superblock. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) within the Engineering Directorate. Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will Conduct technical tasks and provide advanced level direction in the development of procurement packages that include statements of work, subcontractor submittal requirements, technical and quality assurance requirements, acceptance testing and receipt inspection requirements, security-related requirements and environmental, safety and health requirements. Contribute to and oversee activities in the design and constructability review processes and in the interpretation of new and existing designs, design & installation drawings, design & procurement specifications, and applicable codes & standards to develop and issue procurement packages. Represent the organization as a procurement engineering representative and partner with members on Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for multiple LLNL capital projects. Develop, review, and issue Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) packages and test plans in accordance with the LLNL CGD Program. Conduct on-site audits and remote administrative reviews of suppliers to assess their quality management systems and processes, including verifying the implementation of and consistent adherence to standard requirements and assembly processes, determining and providing necessary process improvements, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring progress on assembly of complex equipment. Perform other duties as assigned Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.4 level Determine, direct, and support integrated team activities related to procurement engineering to support the overall project requirements, including technical quality, cost, and schedule. Utilize independent judgment, discretion, and considerable latitude to negotiate and resolve diverse and highly complex project/program requirements. Provide leadership and act as a Procurement Engineering subject matter expert for project teams. Serve as the customer interface for all Commercial Grade Dedication activities. Identify, assess, and implement process improvements for achieving increased efficiency and ensuring compliance to quality requirements across the program. Qualifications: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical area or the equivalent combination of education and related technical experience. Substantial experience and advanced level knowledge in the implementation of quality assurance requirements with emphasis on design, procurement, control of items, material traceability, records, shipping & handling, test & inspection control, and special processes. Substantial experience in procurement engineering and advanced knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards and administrative practices. Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate, effectively interpret, and ensure design documentation meets established requirements. Substantial experience, advanced knowledge, and demonstrated skills with QA/QC documentation approaches and practices, including preparing, reviewing, and approving technical documents that support procurement actions, as well as installation instructions, verifications, acceptance, and testing documents. Advanced communication, facilitation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively present, explain, and provide assessments and advice to senior management and external sponsors. Additional qualifications at the TSS.4 level Knowledge of and experience using Codes and Standards such as: ASME, AWS, UL, NEMA, ASTM material Standards (Materials, chemical analysis methods, welding, leak testing, pressure testing), NRC and DOE Commercial Grade Dedication documents, IEEE 323 and 344). Significant experience and demonstrated success in balancing, prioritizing, and managing multiple concurrent tasks to meet project schedule demands and management direction. Demonstrated ability, skills, and experience to effectively build consensus and influence senior management, external sponsors, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders. Significant experience with and expert level knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, safety basis design & appropriate standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE non-reactor nuclear and high hazard facilities with schedule and cost control systems. Subject matter expertise in engineering principles, safety basis design & appropriate standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE high hazard nuclear facilities. Expert level knowledge of engineering concepts including single failure criteria, common mode vs. common cause failures, and failure modes and effects analysis. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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Nuclear
Procurement Engineer,
responsible for evaluating and procuring equipment, parts, and components to support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and upgrade of nuclear facility structures, systems, and components. The scope of work will also include evaluation and procurement of services for the design, maintenance, and construction of systems and structures which are critical to nuclear safety. This position will report programmatically to the Operations Engineering Lead in the Superblock. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) within the Engineering Directorate. Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will Conduct technical tasks and provide advanced level direction in the development of procurement packages that include statements of work, subcontractor submittal requirements, technical and quality assurance requirements, acceptance testing and receipt inspection requirements, security-related requirements and environmental, safety and health requirements. Contribute to and oversee activities in the design and constructability review processes and in the interpretation of new and existing designs, design & installation drawings, design & procurement specifications, and applicable codes & standards to develop and issue procurement packages. Represent the organization as a procurement engineering representative and partner with members on Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for multiple LLNL capital projects. Develop, review, and issue Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) packages and test plans in accordance with the LLNL CGD Program. Conduct on-site audits and remote administrative reviews of suppliers to assess their quality management systems and processes, including verifying the implementation of and consistent adherence to standard requirements and assembly processes, determining and providing necessary process improvements, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring progress on assembly of complex equipment. Perform other duties as assigned Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.4 level Determine, direct, and support integrated team activities related to procurement engineering to support the overall project requirements, including technical quality, cost, and schedule. Utilize independent judgment, discretion, and considerable latitude to negotiate and resolve diverse and highly complex project/program requirements. Provide leadership and act as a Procurement Engineering subject matter expert for project teams. Serve as the customer interface for all Commercial Grade Dedication activities. Identify, assess, and implement process improvements for achieving increased efficiency and ensuring compliance to quality requirements across the program. Qualifications: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical area or the equivalent combination of education and related technical experience. Substantial experience and advanced level knowledge in the implementation of quality assurance requirements with emphasis on design, procurement, control of items, material traceability, records, shipping & handling, test & inspection control, and special processes. Substantial experience in procurement engineering and advanced knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards and administrative practices. Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate, effectively interpret, and ensure design documentation meets established requirements. Substantial experience, advanced knowledge, and demonstrated skills with QA/QC documentation approaches and practices, including preparing, reviewing, and approving technical documents that support procurement actions, as well as installation instructions, verifications, acceptance, and testing documents. Advanced communication, facilitation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively present, explain, and provide assessments and advice to senior management and external sponsors. Additional qualifications at the TSS.4 level Knowledge of and experience using Codes and Standards such as: ASME, AWS, UL, NEMA, ASTM material Standards (Materials, chemical analysis methods, welding, leak testing, pressure testing), NRC and DOE Commercial Grade Dedication documents, IEEE 323 and 344). Significant experience and demonstrated success in balancing, prioritizing, and managing multiple concurrent tasks to meet project schedule demands and management direction. Demonstrated ability, skills, and experience to effectively build consensus and influence senior management, external sponsors, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders. Significant experience with and expert level knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, safety basis design & appropriate standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE non-reactor nuclear and high hazard facilities with schedule and cost control systems. Subject matter expertise in engineering principles, safety basis design & appropriate standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE high hazard nuclear facilities. Expert level knowledge of engineering concepts including single failure criteria, common mode vs. common cause failures, and failure modes and effects analysis. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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