Los Alamos National Laboratory

What Will You Do
This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 ($128,000 - $215,900)
This role is in the Essential Balance of Plant Group (PFE-EBP), which is part of the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division. This role directly supports the day-to-day operations of the Plutonium Facility, and is essential for mission-critical activities for National Defense. As a mechanical system engineer in this role, you will "own" your assigned system(s) and strive to maintain them at high levels of performance. You will monitor system health and work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other groups to troubleshoot and improve your system(s). The Essential Balance of Plant Group is responsible for about 40 mechanical systems, including cryogenic, compressed gasses, vacuum, circulating water, chemical supply, and more. If you're a more hands-on engineer looking for a role where you're out walking down systems and engaged with their operation and maintenance, this role is for you!
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4 ($153,600 - $266,500)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will be expected to work independently, act as lead to other engineers and groups, provide mentoring to less-experienced peers and colleagues, and bring expert-level technical expertise to the group.
#Shiftwork
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated experience as a mechanical engineer at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility with a strong background in facility related systems (i.e. compressed air, chilled water, vacuum, gasses, and chemical systems).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of facility related mechanical systems.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting mechanical systems.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in application of codes and standards in a highly regulated work environment, to include but not limited to: IBC, IEBC, ASHRE, UPC, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.9.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience evaluating and trending facility system health.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to perform analysis and calculations required to support engineered solutions.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently with minimal guidance for assigned tasks and effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and written with management, customers, peers, and craft personnel and to manage multiple tasks requiring varying resource needs and deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and written with management, customers, peers, and maintenance personnel.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain a Q Clearance, which requires US citizenship.</li>
</ul>
Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4
:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability to prepare and review technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining the Technical Baseline for new and existing facility systems.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to develop design details, calculations, studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements, as applicable.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, maintenance, and operations.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to mentor early and mid-career engineers.</li>
</ul>
**Education/Experience at lower level
: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in 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 at higher level
: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in 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:**
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated experience as a mechanical engineer at a DOE nuclear facility or commercial nuclear facility with a strong background in facility related mechanical systems (e.g. HVAC, Compressed Air, Water systems).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with varying compressed gas systems and cryogenic systems.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with mechanical system computational software (e.g., AFT Fathom/Arrow, Pipe Flow).</li>
<li>Involvement with National Consensus Code Committee(s).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in a highly regulated nuclear environment (DOE or NRC regulatory environment).</li>
<li>Active DOE Q-clearance.</li>
</ul>
**Work Environment:
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.
Work Schedule
: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule
(Friday-Monday, 10 hour days)
. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager and in accordance with Laboratory policy. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.
Work Environment
: work in a noisy environment, work near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, work near machinery with moving parts, working overtime or an irregular schedule.
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, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry/lift up to 20 pounds.
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.
Note to Applicants
: 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.**
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
<ul>
<li>PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network</li>
<li>Dental and vision insurance</li>
<li>Free basic life and disability insurance</li>
<li>Paid childbirth and parental leave</li>
<li>Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)</li>
<li>Learning opportunities and tuition assistance</li>
<li>Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)</li>
<li>Onsite gyms and wellness programs</li>
<li>Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)</li>
</ul>
Additional Details
Directive 206.2
: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
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. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
<ul>
<li>Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.</li>
</ul>
New-Employment Drug Test
: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular Position
: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants
: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program
: The higher level position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity
: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 federal 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. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to <a href="mailto:applyhelp@lanl.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">applyhelp@lanl.gov</a> or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2.

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 OR 4 (Mechanical Engineer)

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 OR 4 (Mechanical Engineer)

This job is no longer available

Talents

Recruiters

About