Facility System Engineer - Senior Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS); United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS) seeks a Senior Facility System Engineer for the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE) at the Nevada National Security Site.

The role will initially support design, construction, turnover, and commissioning of two new testbeds at PULSE, then become the SME for systems such as cranes, chilled water/HVAC, refuge station, and fire protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree ABET-accredited in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical or calculus-based STEM degree.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of how codes/standards of other disciplines affect their discipline.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q-level security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, turnover, and commissioning of two new PULSE testbeds.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for facility systems (cranes, HVAC, refuge station, fire protection, etc.).
• Develop and process Commercial Grade Dedications and understand safety requirements.

Skills

Time management

Written and oral communication

Self-motivated

Follow instructions

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or calculus-based STEM degree

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Performs duties as a Facility System Engineer (Senior Engineer) at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE), an underground nuclear facility located in the forward areas at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). This position will initially support the design, construction, turnover, and commissioning of two new testbeds at PULSE, then transition into the PULSE Facility Engineering group as the original Subject Matter Expert/Cognizant System Engineer for one or more systems (cranes/load handling, chilled water/HVAC, refuge station, fire protection, or similar) developed as part of the new testbeds.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degree (e.g., Nuclear, Aerospace); Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Or Professional Engineer license

• Plus at least 5 years’ relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
• Knowledge of how codes and standards of other disciplines affect their discipline.
• Candidate will qualify as System Engineer, Cognizant System Engineer as defined in DOE Order 420.1C, “Facility Safety,” Design Authority, Unreviewed Safety Question preparer, and to develop and process Commercial Grade Dedications.
• Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of hoists (bridge cranes or similar), refuge stations, fire protection systems, mechanical systems (chilled water, compressed air, or similar), and/or electromechanical components.
• Should be self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ideally, the applicant will have strong time-management skills. Be well organized, maintain safe work habits and have a broad range of technical interests and education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents.
• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2, “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709, “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $101,524.80 - $152,297.60.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.