Los Alamos National Laboratory
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2 (Electrical System Engineer)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
What You Will Do
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 ($94,500-$154,600): Within this job, successful candidates will have the opportunity to support the Laboratory's mission by serving as the subject matter expert for nuclear facility electrical engineering matters, including all aspects of electrical safety, power quality, power monitoring, critical power reliability/redundancy issues, modifying buildings, and developing new structures and equipment within and around the plutonium facility. Engineers may perform engineering studies including short circuit, device coordination, equipment sizing, exterior lighting, fault current, arc flash for both medium and low voltage equipment, demolition, installation, upgrades, and repairs. Successful candidates may also be expected to qualify as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) on one or more Vital Safety Systems (VSS) that support LANL Nuclear Facilities.
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 ($104,100-$172,200): In addition to the description above, engineers in this position will work alongside junior and senior engineers (e.g., fire protection, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and other peers in team settings to complete collaborative full-system design solutions through mentoring and leadership.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Awareness of engineering work, planning, construction, control methods, and project/process engineering/management practices.
Awareness of industry, regulatory, or national codes and standards, engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices.
Knowledge of analysis and calculations techniques to support engineered solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and in writing with management, customers, peers, and maintenance personnel.
Working knowledge of Microsoft software products (i.e. Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc.).
Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2:
Knowledge of engineering work, planning, construction, control methods, and project/process engineering/management practices.
Demonstrated experience assisting with preparing technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems.
Demonstrated experience assisting with collection of usage, process, safety, and other parameters of interest for the structure, system, or component.
Demonstrated experience assisting with design or analysis tasks, and preparation of design concepts that meet the requirements.
Demonstrated experience assisting with developing design details, design or analysis calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate the applicable design requirements, as applicable.
Demonstrated experience assisting with evaluating and trending system health.
Demonstrated experience interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the customer during the development of the design.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
Education/Experience
Education/Experience at lower level:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degrees can be considered as experience equivalency. Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the 2-year minimum experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an exception process. Education/Experience at higher level:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of controls related to equipment operation such as PLCs and relay control. Knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical systems as they relate to commercial, industrial, or nuclear facilities. Knowledge of the engineering design process and/or maintenance of low and medium voltage systems. Knowledge of codes and standards, to include but not limited to NQA-1, ISA, IBC, IEBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and NFPA 780. Experience with supporting safety analyses and hazards evaluations. Experience in the use of SKM software. Essential Job Functions
(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): General physical mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific physical mobility: use of both hands, arms, legs, feet; carry/lift up to 20 pounds. Work Environment : Work in a noisy environment, near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, near machinery with moving parts, and overtime or irregular schedules. Work Location : Onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Position Commitment : Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. Note to Applicants : This position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, certain foreign nationals are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including LANL. Where You Will Work : Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our benefits package includes: PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Dental and vision insurance Free basic life and disability insurance Paid childbirth and parental leave Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) Onsite gyms and wellness programs Relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Directive 206.2
- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Foreign nationals may be subject to similar requirements under DOE Order 142.3A. Clearance : This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will undergo a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Obtaining a Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship in most cases. New-Employment Drug Test : Successful applicants must complete a new-employment drug test. The policy prohibits marijuana use regardless of state law. Equal Opportunity : Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request during the application and hiring process; contact applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947 opt. 3.
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Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degrees can be considered as experience equivalency. Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the 2-year minimum experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an exception process. Education/Experience at higher level:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of controls related to equipment operation such as PLCs and relay control. Knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical systems as they relate to commercial, industrial, or nuclear facilities. Knowledge of the engineering design process and/or maintenance of low and medium voltage systems. Knowledge of codes and standards, to include but not limited to NQA-1, ISA, IBC, IEBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and NFPA 780. Experience with supporting safety analyses and hazards evaluations. Experience in the use of SKM software. Essential Job Functions
(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): General physical mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific physical mobility: use of both hands, arms, legs, feet; carry/lift up to 20 pounds. Work Environment : Work in a noisy environment, near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, near machinery with moving parts, and overtime or irregular schedules. Work Location : Onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Position Commitment : Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. Note to Applicants : This position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, certain foreign nationals are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including LANL. Where You Will Work : Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our benefits package includes: PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Dental and vision insurance Free basic life and disability insurance Paid childbirth and parental leave Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) Onsite gyms and wellness programs Relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Directive 206.2
- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Foreign nationals may be subject to similar requirements under DOE Order 142.3A. Clearance : This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will undergo a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Obtaining a Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship in most cases. New-Employment Drug Test : Successful applicants must complete a new-employment drug test. The policy prohibits marijuana use regardless of state law. Equal Opportunity : Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request during the application and hiring process; contact applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947 opt. 3.
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