Los Alamos National Laboratory
System Electrical Engineer 3/4
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
What You Will Do
The Engineering Services Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions that enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission. This position is within the Engineering Services Division Office (ES‑DO). ES Groups are responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at Los Alamos National Laboratory in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations. As well as supporting existing systems, modifications and customers occupying the facilities.
As a System Electrical Engineer you will support the Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) portfolio consisting of nuclear, accelerator and non‑nuclear facilities, spanning half of the laboratory's footprint. You will directly support facilities with a direct impact on LANL's stockpile stewardship mission. Daily tasks include response to emerging facility issues, configuration management including facility technical baseline management, electrical/pressure safety support, reviewing designs for facility modification and providing system health reporting.
This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3/4 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.
System Electrical Engineer Level 3 As a System Engineer with Engineering Services, you will serve as the owner's representative for engineering for your assigned facilities. You will concurrently interface with design teams, maintenance, and operations, shaping LANL's facilities and infrastructure to serve the needs of a growing and changing portfolio. The level 3 role includes the following job opportunities:
Building Automation Systems Engineer Responsibilities
Support WFO as the lead Building Automation Systems Engineer
Provide control and maintenance of the technical baseline of the facility equipment
Ensure that facility system configuration is being managed effectively using a risk‑based graded approach
Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management in accordance with the LANL Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), LANL Administrative Procedures (APS), LANL Master Specifications, and related Codes and Standards
Review design outputs for impact to technical baseline and master equipment lists
Perform regular facility system walkdowns and Facility Health Reports
Control and maintain the master equipment list (MEL) for assigned facilities
Support configuration management
Technical Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of Controls
Thorough knowledge of sequence of operations
Source of expert knowledge of assigned facilities
Provide technical interface to existing facility systems and components
Maintenance and Support
Assist in defining maintenance requirements involving corrective maintenance and the tracking and trending of system performance
Provide information for preventative maintenance schedule
Mentor lower‑level System Engineers
Review IWD's
Automation Systems
Automation Systems (ALC)
System Electrical Engineer Level 4 In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Nuclear Facility Engineering Expertise
Extensive knowledge and experience in nuclear facility engineering processes, maintenance techniques, work planning and control development, Quality, Safety Basis and other Nuclear Facility safety management programs
Demonstrated experience working with industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the nuclear facility engineering discipline
Expert knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles and procedures, guides, and administrative practices
Technical Baseline and Reporting
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in preparing and reviewing technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in defining and collecting metrics on the usage, process, safety, and other parameters of interest for the structure, system, or components
Design and Analysis
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in defining or establishing design or analysis tasks and prepare design concepts that meet both the regulatory and performance requirements for systems and equipment
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in developing design details, design or analysis calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements, as applicable
System Health Evaluation
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in evaluating and trending system health
Interdisciplinary Coordination and Mentoring
Demonstrated ability to interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer during the development of the design as the Electrical SME
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineering interns and other engineers
Minimum Job Requirements Education/Experience for System Electrical Engineer 3:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
Education/Experience for System Electrical Engineer 4:
Position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
Desired Qualifications
Electrical engineering degree and/or experience with facility electrical systems is strongly preferred
Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Design or operations experience in nuclear, accelerator or industrial facility operations
Experienced in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit tools and work processes
Knowledge of DOE, LANL Engineering Standards, and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
Knowledge of HVAC controls
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located 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 in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Eligibility Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China — including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau — as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Clearance Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance.
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 such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.
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As a System Electrical Engineer you will support the Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) portfolio consisting of nuclear, accelerator and non‑nuclear facilities, spanning half of the laboratory's footprint. You will directly support facilities with a direct impact on LANL's stockpile stewardship mission. Daily tasks include response to emerging facility issues, configuration management including facility technical baseline management, electrical/pressure safety support, reviewing designs for facility modification and providing system health reporting.
This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3/4 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.
System Electrical Engineer Level 3 As a System Engineer with Engineering Services, you will serve as the owner's representative for engineering for your assigned facilities. You will concurrently interface with design teams, maintenance, and operations, shaping LANL's facilities and infrastructure to serve the needs of a growing and changing portfolio. The level 3 role includes the following job opportunities:
Building Automation Systems Engineer Responsibilities
Support WFO as the lead Building Automation Systems Engineer
Provide control and maintenance of the technical baseline of the facility equipment
Ensure that facility system configuration is being managed effectively using a risk‑based graded approach
Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management in accordance with the LANL Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), LANL Administrative Procedures (APS), LANL Master Specifications, and related Codes and Standards
Review design outputs for impact to technical baseline and master equipment lists
Perform regular facility system walkdowns and Facility Health Reports
Control and maintain the master equipment list (MEL) for assigned facilities
Support configuration management
Technical Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of Controls
Thorough knowledge of sequence of operations
Source of expert knowledge of assigned facilities
Provide technical interface to existing facility systems and components
Maintenance and Support
Assist in defining maintenance requirements involving corrective maintenance and the tracking and trending of system performance
Provide information for preventative maintenance schedule
Mentor lower‑level System Engineers
Review IWD's
Automation Systems
Automation Systems (ALC)
System Electrical Engineer Level 4 In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Nuclear Facility Engineering Expertise
Extensive knowledge and experience in nuclear facility engineering processes, maintenance techniques, work planning and control development, Quality, Safety Basis and other Nuclear Facility safety management programs
Demonstrated experience working with industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the nuclear facility engineering discipline
Expert knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles and procedures, guides, and administrative practices
Technical Baseline and Reporting
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in preparing and reviewing technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in defining and collecting metrics on the usage, process, safety, and other parameters of interest for the structure, system, or components
Design and Analysis
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in defining or establishing design or analysis tasks and prepare design concepts that meet both the regulatory and performance requirements for systems and equipment
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in developing design details, design or analysis calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements, as applicable
System Health Evaluation
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated technical experience in evaluating and trending system health
Interdisciplinary Coordination and Mentoring
Demonstrated ability to interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer during the development of the design as the Electrical SME
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineering interns and other engineers
Minimum Job Requirements Education/Experience for System Electrical Engineer 3:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
Education/Experience for System Electrical Engineer 4:
Position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
Desired Qualifications
Electrical engineering degree and/or experience with facility electrical systems is strongly preferred
Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Design or operations experience in nuclear, accelerator or industrial facility operations
Experienced in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit tools and work processes
Knowledge of DOE, LANL Engineering Standards, and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
Knowledge of HVAC controls
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located 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 in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Eligibility Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China — including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau — as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Clearance Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance.
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 such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.
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