Accelertor Water Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Los Alamos National Laboratory is hiring a Research and Development Engineer (R&D Engineer 2 or 3) to join the Mechanical Design and Engineering Team at LANSCE. The role focuses on industrial cooling water systems for accelerator operations, with design, analysis, operation, and maintenance tasks across the MDE organization.
The candidate will perform hydraulic, thermohydraulic, and thermal analyses, develop engineering drawings, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to
Qualifications
- Proven track record on high-impact R&D projects.
- Ability to read/interpret ASME Y14.5 drawings.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, specifically SolidWorks.
- Team-oriented with ability to work hands-on with the team.
- Willingness to perform repairs and maintenance along the beam line.
- Independent work ethic and collaborative mindset.
- Effective communication with scientists and technicians.
- Commitment to safety and security practices.
- Capable of working in radiation areas per ALARA principles.
- Fundamental knowledge of water cooling system design/operation.
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, operate, troubleshoot, and improve cooling water systems.
- Perform hydraulic and thermal analyses to optimize reliability.
- Design piping, circuits, layouts, and mechanical assemblies with CAD.
- Select pumps, heat exchangers, valves, and instrumentation.
- Investigate failures and develop corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Support installation, commissioning, testing, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
- Develop drawings, specifications, calculations, and documentation.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians for practical solutions.
- Support other MDE projects as priorities require.
- Ensure work complies with standards, safety requirements, and QA.
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What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either R&D Engineer 2/3, 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.
The Accelerator Operations and Technology (AOT) Division is seeking a highly motivated Research and Development Engineer (R&D Engineer 2 or 3) to join the Mechanical Design and Engineering (MDE) Team at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). LANSCE is one of the world's premier accelerator facilities, supporting national security, basic science, isotope production, and materials research through the operation of a high-power linear particle accelerator.
The MDE Team provides engineering design, analysis, operation, and maintenance support for a diverse range of accelerator systems, including industrial cooling water systems, vacuum systems, beam diagnostics, magnets, and specialized mechanical equipment that enable reliable accelerator operations.
We are seeking an engineer with expertise in industrial cooling water systems to support the design, operation, maintenance, and modernization of the accelerator cooling water systems that provide critical cooling to accelerator structures, magnets, beamline components, and experimental facilities throughout the LANSCE complex.
This position offers opportunities to work on challenging engineering problems that directly impact the performance and reliability of one of the nation's premier scientific user facilities.
- Design, analyze, operate, troubleshoot, and improve industrial cooling water systems supporting accelerator operations.
- Perform hydraulic, thermohydraulic, and thermal analyses to optimize system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Design piping systems, cooling circuits, equipment layouts, and mechanical assemblies using CAD software.
- Perform engineering calculations to select pumps, heat exchangers, valves, piping, instrumentation, and other system components.
- Investigate equipment failures, perform root cause analyses, and develop long-term corrective actions that improve system reliability.
- Support installation, commissioning, testing, operation, and maintenance of new and existing accelerator equipment.
- Develop engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations staff to develop practical engineering solutions.
- Support structural, thermal, and mechanical engineering projects across the MDE organization as program priorities require.
- Ensure engineering work complies with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality assurance practices.
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level The successful candidate will possess a higher level of analytical knowledge and skill, advanced knowledge of water system components and selection, extensive knowledge of water de-ionization, and exceptional leadership skills.
- Proven track record of contributing to high-impact R&D projects through design, analysis, prototyping, fabrication and documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings drafted utilizing ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Experience with CAD and CAM software, specifically SolidWorks.
- Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior.
- Willingness and ability to work with the team hands on performing repairs and maintenance along the LANSCE beam line.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and a commitment to doing work safely and securely.
- Be capable and willing to work in radiation areas while adhering to ALARA principles.
- A fundamental knowledge and experience with water cooling system design and operation
In addition to the above:
- An advanced knowledge and experience with water cooling system design and operation.
- Knowledge and experience with water chemistry and its maintenance and control.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and machining techniques and practices.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
- Knowledge of linear accelerator operation, configuration and components.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Experience with the use of high-powered computational analysis tools such as Ansys Fluent.
- Knowledgeable of all types of water system equipment and practices.
- Ability and willingness to provide engineering support to other teams in the group supporting the accelerator: Mechanical, Vacuum and Diagnostics.
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
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 2 year.
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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:
- 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
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
- 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.
(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.
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.
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.
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
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.
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