Instrumentation & Controls System Engineer (WETF Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2/3)
Los Alamos National Security LLC
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Job summary
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM seeks a Nuclear Facilities Engineer to serve as System Engineer for vital safety systems at the WETF facility. The role acts as the primary technical authority for assigned systems, maintaining performance, baselines, and lifecycle configuration while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
The position requires broad nuclear facility engineering knowledge, DOE/NNSA code familiarity, and ability to guide projects and mentor junior staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with relevant work experience.
- 3+ years of engineering experience in a regulated facility environment (Nuclear/DOE).
- Experience applying industry codes, standards, and engineering best practices.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Engineering Services Division in project execution and technical coordination.
- Develop and review engineering designs to ensure Code compliance.
- Assess condition and performance of facility systems and infrastructure.
- Apply engineering judgment to resolve complex technical challenges.
- Develop engineering cost estimates and project scopes.
- Produce engineering design deliverables and technical documentation.
- Ensure adherence to LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering requirements.
- Support activities that improve engineering and business practices.
- Lead engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Identify and lead activities in assigned discipline to support design and operations.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Engineering Services Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions that enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission.
This position is within the Engineering Services Division Office (ES-DO) which is responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at LANL in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations, as well as supporting existing systems, modifications and customers occupying the facilities.
This position supports the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) Nuclear Facility as a System Engineer to serve as system owner of multiple accredited facility systems. As a part of the System Engineering Team, systems you support are needed to operate a leading research and development Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility.
Note: This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 or 3 level depending on the skills and/or experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
As a Nuclear Facilities Engineer with Engineering Services, you will function as a System Engineer assigned to vital safety systems at WETF. WETF is part of the Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) organization, which supports the nation's nuclear weapons research, development, and stockpile modernization mission.
As a System Engineer you will serve as the primary technical authority for assigned facility systems and components and are responsible for maintaining system performance, technical baseline, and configuration throughout the system lifecycle. You will provide technical support for facility operations, maintenance, design modifications, and system upgrades while coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
You will apply broad, in-depth knowledge of DOE Orders, nuclear safety requirements, and national consensus codes to develop engineering solutions that uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Engineers at this level serve as technical authorities, lead portions of project and design work, guide system performance, and contribute to engineering strategies that ensure mission execution across complex, high-consequence facilities.
The level 2 role includes the following job opportunities:
- Represent the Engineering Services Division in project execution and technical coordination
- Develop and review conceptual and detailed engineering designs to ensure technical adequacy and compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Assess the condition and performance of facility systems and infrastructure
- Apply sound engineering judgment to resolve complex technical challenges
- Develop engineering cost estimates and project scopes
- Produce engineering design deliverables and technical documentation
- Adhere to LANL Engineering Standards, Conduct of Engineering requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards
- Support organizational initiatives that improve engineering and business practices
- Assess, maintain, and upgrade facility systems supporting WETF operations and mission needs
- Support Configuration Management, Technical Support to Operations and Maintenance, System Health and Performance Monitoring, and Technical Support to Programs and Projects
- Research, evaluate, and implement engineering solutions in response to changes in nuclear facility practices, regulations, and standards
- Lead portions of engineering projects and multidisciplinary technical teams supporting mission deliverables
- Identify and lead engineering activities within the assigned engineering discipline in support of facility design, operations, maintenance, and system reliability
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will identify and/or lead activities within a nuclear facility engineering discipline, demonstrating initiative, technical depth, and leadership in complex project environments. You must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, applying broad and diversified knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles and practices in the preparation and execution of nuclear facility engineering deliverables. This includes utilizing nuclear engineering technology to accomplish work safely and efficiently while continuously improving engineering and work processes to meet evolving customer and mission needs. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, sound judgment, and the ability to integrate requirements across multiple systems and disciplines to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable facility operations.
- Recognized as a coordinating figure and subject‑matter‑expert (SME), helping to ensure third‑party designs are code‑compliant and meet our customer's needs
- Use broad and/or unique knowledge and skills to contribute to improvement of LANL’s Engineering Standards
- Use independent and wide latitude judgment in determining course of action to accomplish objectives
- Facilitate technical growth of engineering staff
- Demonstrated broad-based engineering experience supporting facility systems, process systems, instrumentation and control systems, or facility modifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience applying engineering principles, industry codes, standards, and engineering best practices applicable to the assigned discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of experience developing engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, technical reports, testing documentation, inspection plans, and related engineering deliverables
- Experience evaluating system performance, troubleshooting equipment, and implementing engineering improvements in complex facility environments
- Minimum of 3 years of experience developing project scopes and engineering cost estimates for design and construction activities
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration codes, standards, and requirements
- Demonstrated ability to mentor early‑career engineers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience supporting maintenance activities, including corrective maintenance planning, system performance monitoring, and reliability improvements
- Experience reviewing engineering changes for impact to system configuration, technical baseline, and equipment documentation
- Experience working in a nuclear, processing, industrial manufacturing, or other highly regulated facility environment
- Experience performing system engineering, design engineering, process engineering, instrumentation and controls engineering, or project engineering within complex facilities
- Ability to manage assigned systems using a graded, risk-informed approach that emphasizes configuration management, operability, reliability, and system health
- Minimum 6 years of experience leading a design team and/or organization
- Minimum 6 years of expertise in industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to your engineering discipline
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering work planning, budgeting, and design coordination
- Demonstrated broad and/or unique expert knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application technology aided engineering tools to conventional and non‑conventional facility and operations-based engineering problems
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 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.
- Current NCEES Professional Engineering License in Electrical Engineering (any US State)
- Professional experience with DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
- Professional experience in design and principle of operation of infrastructure systems
- National Code Committee participation
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 1 year.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
*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.
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.
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 a accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2.
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