Mechanical Facility Systems Engineer 2/3

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 106,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) and matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking Mechanical Engineer 2 or 3 to support facility mechanical system design, installation, and maintenance under the CoE program. The role involves coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines and customers to ensure safe, compliant solutions for boilers, chillers, pumps, piping, and HVAC systems.

Engineers will assist in maintenance planning, configuration management, and safety analyses, with higher-level duties including defining

Qualifications

• Combined experience related to the engineering and design of facility mechanical systems, structures and components such as boilers, compressors, chillers, pumps, piping, and HVAC systems.
• Experience in system and equipment installation and maintenance in accordance with National Codes and Standards such as ASME B31, ASHRAE, IBC, IEBC, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles, design guides and relevant standards.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning, design change control and coordination. Knowledge of basic project engineering practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management
• Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer(s) to assess, maintain, improve, and replace facility equipment.
• Support the installation of new and replacement equipment including review of project design details, equipment data sheets, equipment selection, calculations, installation instructions / specifications, post-modification testing and commissioning procedures, etc. to satisfy the applicable design requirements.
• Qualify as Pressure Safety Officer and support work planning, hazard control, and abnormal event responses and investigation.
• Assist in defining maintenance requirements including corrective maintenance and the tracking and trending of system performance.
• Define and maintain technical baseline criteria and documents in support of facility configuration management.
• Support associated safety analyses and hazards evaluations.

Skills

Mechanical systems design

Installation & maintenance

Engineering standards

Work planning & coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Where You Will Do

What You Will Do

Engineering Services (ES) Division applies capabilities to enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission. Within ES, the Science and Technology Operations (STO) Engineering Group is a multi-disciplinary organization consisting of collaborative Design and System Engineering Teams. Collectively, these teams enable the STO Facility Operations Directorate (FOD) mission across nearly three million square feet of mixed-use office, laboratory, research, and production space. With over one hundred facilities in 11 Technical Areas, STO mission work spans the majority of Laboratory Directorates.

This position will be filled at either the Engineer 2 or 3 level, 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.

Mechanical Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)

• Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management
• Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer(s) to assess, maintain, improve, and replace facility equipment.
• Support the installation of new and replacement equipment including review of project design details, equipment data sheets, equipment selection, calculations, installation instructions / specifications, post-modification testing and commissioning procedures, etc. to satisfy the applicable design requirements.
• Qualify as Pressure Safety Officer and support work planning, hazard control, and abnormal event responses and investigation.

Mechanical Engineer 3 ($117,200 - $195,400)

• Additional duties at the Engineer 3 level include (list is not all-inclusive):
• Assist in defining maintenance requirements including corrective maintenance and the tracking and trending of system performance.
• Define and maintain technical baseline criteria and documents in support of facility configuration management.
• Support associated safety analyses and hazards evaluations.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Combined experience related to the engineering and design of facility mechanical systems, structures and components such as boilers, compressors, chillers, pumps, piping, and HVAC systems.
• Experience in system and equipment installation and maintenance in accordance with National Codes and Standards such as ASME B31, ASHRAE, IBC, IEBC, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles, design guides and relevant standards.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning, design change control and coordination. Knowledge of basic project engineering practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Additional Job Requirements for Engineer 3:

• Progressive combined experience related to the design, installation, and maintenance of facility mechanical system, structures and components.
• In-depth knowledge of integrated systems engineering, principles, design guides and appropriate standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement interdisciplinary design solutions to complex facility and equipment installations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply project engineering practices.
• Demonstrated ability for self-directed work, planning, and prioritization.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior personnel.

Education/Experience at lower level:

Engineer 2 requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and a minimum three (3) years of practical experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Education/Experience at higher level:

Engineer 3 requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum six (6) years practical experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Desired Qualifications:

• Engineering Intern Certification/Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, welding, structural, control, and sustainable designs.
• Experienced in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit tools and work processes.
• Familiarity with Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering along with industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) codes and standards

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and 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 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.

Note to Applicants:

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.

Where You Will Work

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
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - 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.

Clearance:

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.

New-Employment Drug Test:

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.

Incentive Compensation Program:

Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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, state, and local 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 an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.