Electrical System Engineer 1/2 (Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible schedules and time off

Job summary

A national laboratory in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a qualified Electrical System Engineer. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert in nuclear facility electrical engineering, ensuring electrical safety and reliability in support of national security. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience; EIT registration is desirable. The position requires collaborative teamwork in a dynamic environment, working on projects critical to national defense.

Qualifications

• 3 years of practical work experience for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1.
• 6 years of practical work experience for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2.
• Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with nuclear facility electrical engineering concepts and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for nuclear facility electrical engineering.
• Modify buildings and develop new structures within the plutonium facility.
• Perform engineering studies for electrical systems.
• Possibly qualify as a Cognitive System Engineer on Vital Safety Systems (VSS) supporting LANL facilities.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical safety principles

Ability to communicate engineering solutions

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of engineering design process

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college

EIT certification desirable

Tools

SKM software

Job description

Overview

The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division (PFE-DO) and Confinement Ventilation Systems (PFE-CV) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking an Electrical System Engineer. This position will be filled at Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 or 2, 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.

Our team values creativity and problem solving and welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives. This role involves work on electrical systems directly impacting national security.

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 or 2, 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 successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for nuclear facility electrical engineering matters, including all aspects of electrical safety, power quality, power monitoring, and critical power reliability/redundancy. Responsibilities may include modifying buildings, developing new structures and equipment within and around the plutonium facility, and performing engineering studies such as short circuit, device coordination, equipment sizing, exterior lighting, fault current, arc flash for medium and low voltage equipment, demolition, installation, upgrades, and repairs. The role may also include qualifying as a Cognitive System Engineer (CSE) on one or more Vital Safety Systems (VSS) that support LANL Nuclear Facilities.

For Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2, you will work alongside junior and senior engineers 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 written with management, customers, peers, and maintenance personnel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software products (e.g., Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook).

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 requirements.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with developing design details, design or analysis calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate 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.

Training/Certifications

Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable.

Education/Experience

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor59s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Candidates that meet the degree requirement but do not meet the two-year experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor59s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years practical work experience. An advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desirable.

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, including 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.
• Familiarity with LANL engineering processes and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending; use of both hands, arms, legs, and feet; carry/lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Schedule

4/10 schedule.

Work Environment

Work in a noisy environment, near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, near machinery with moving parts, and irregular or overtime schedules.

Work Location

This position will be physically 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 to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. The commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants

Due to federal restrictions, 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, LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Benefits include:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• 401(k) with matching and contributions
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Relocation packages

Additional Details

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires favorable decision by NNSA indicating suitability under NNSA Directive 206.2. This applies to U.S. citizens; foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Obtaining a Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship in most cases.

HRP: This position is subject to the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 CFR Part 712, including ongoing drug and alcohol testing and periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

New-Employment Drug Test: Successful applicants must complete a new-employment drug test. The policy includes random testing and notes federal illegality of marijuana use, with termination for positive results.

Regular position: Regular-status conversion follows policy.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period may apply to posted jobs; others require Division Leader approval. See Policy P701 for eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

LANL is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualification and merit without regard to protected categories, within applicable laws. The Laboratory provides reasonable accommodations upon request during the application and hiring process. To request accommodation, email [e-mail] or call [phone], option 3.