Electrical Design Engineer Energy or Nuclear

United Global Technologies; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United Global Technologies is seeking Senior Design Engineers to support the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Rapid Response Team. Up to two engineers will be hired in electrical and civil/structural disciplines to address critical facility challenges.

Candidates should have a strong background in engineering design, analysis, and compliance with DOE/NNSA codes, with experience leading projects and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited college.
• Nine (9) years of practical work experience in the discipline.
• Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, and DOE/NNSA codes (e.g., ASCE, ASME, NQA‑1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC).
• Proven knowledge of DOE and DOD facility codes/standards.
• Experience facilitating design package development and associated deliverables.
• Experience with CAD/markup software.
• Experience with finite‑element software (e.g., RISA) and familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance and HRP; U.S. citizenship required.
• Inability to obtain a Q clearance or ABET non-accreditation is a deal-breaker.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of engineering operations within the discipline, including structural design and analysis.
• Lead projects and supervise the work of others, coordinating inter-disciplinary activities.
• Provide construction and project support, integrating construction with design work.
• Identify and manage workflow improvements to meet customer needs.
• Apply broad engineering knowledge in complex analyses.
• Work independently and in teams, using engineering tools to accomplish work.
• Utilize advanced engineering software as required.

Skills

Structural design

Engineering analysis

DOE/NNSA codes

AutoCAD

RISA

MS Office

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Finite-element analysis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Design Engineers support the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Rapid Response Team. The organization is looking to hire up to two engineers in electrical and civil/structural engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of engineering operations within the discipline, including conventional and unique structural design and analysis.
• Lead projects and supervise the work of others, ensuring coordination of inter‑disciplinary activities.
• Provide construction and project support, integrating construction activities with design work.
• Identify and manage workflow improvements to meet customer needs.
• Apply broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in complex engineering analyses.
• Work independently as well as part of a team, utilizing engineering technology to accomplish work.
• Use advanced engineering or technical equipment and software as required for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university.
• Minimum nine (9) years of practical work experience in the relevant discipline.
• Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, and DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards and criteria pertinent to the discipline (e.g., ASCE, ASME, NQA‑1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC).
• Proven knowledge of applicable codes and standards in common use at DOE and DOD facilities.
• Extensive prior experience facilitating design package development and understanding of common engineering design document deliverables.
• Experience with common computer‑aided drafting or markup software.
• Experience with finite‑element analysis software such as RISA or similar, and familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). U.S. citizenship is required.
• Inability to obtain a Q clearance or college not ABET‑accredited is a deal‑breaker.

Education and Experience

Position typically requires a baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, along with practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry‑level requirements to ensure employees can successfully perform the job.