Nuclear Engineer - ConOps / Readiness SME

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 137,500 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare

Dental Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Albuquerque is seeking a ConOps/Readiness Subject Matter Expert to support Environmental Safety & Health at Sandia National Laboratories. This full-time on-site role requires US citizenship and a DOD Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in ES&H and educational qualifications in engineering or science. The position provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years ES&H-related experience with a PhD.
• Minimum of 4 years ES&H-related experience with an MS.
• Minimum of 6 years ES&H-related experience with a BS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sandia National Laboratories Environmental Safety & Health Planning Department.
• Local travel to Kirtland AFB and Livermore may be required.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of Conduct of Operations Programs

Verification of readiness for startup of nuclear facilities

Education

PhD, MS, or BS in science or engineering discipline

10+ years of ES&H-related experience

Job description

THIS POSITION IS AT SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, AND IS 100% ON-SITE.

• this is considered a "local hire" position that does not provide relocation support.

Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a highly qualified engineer with National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) experience for the position of ConOps/Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) Planning Department.

This is a highly compensated, long-term, on-site position at the SNL facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a full-time GET employee with benefits.

Work is performed onsite at the following locations:

• The primary work location is 2301 Buena Vista SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
• Work will also require local travel to the SNL facility on Kirtland AFB (also located in Albuquerque)
• Travel to the SNL facility in Livermore, California, or other remote sites may be required on occasion

Compensation Range:

$137,500 - $160,000/Year (depending on experience and qualifications)

Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements

• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America
• Applicant must hold a current DOD Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance

Educational and Experience Requirements

THIS IS NOT A JUNIOR POSITION - Applicant must meet one of the following combinations of academics and experience:

• PhD degree in science or engineering discipline and a minimum of two (2) years ES&H-related experience
• MS degree in science or engineering discipline and a minimum of four (4) years ES&H-related experience
• BS degree in science and engineering and a minimum of six (6) years ES&H-related experience
• Or 10+ years of ES&H-related experience

Required Qualifications

• DOE O 422.1 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS - Thorough knowledge of the requirements for establishing and implementing Conduct of Operations Programs at the Department of Energy (DOE), including National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facilities and projects.
• DOE O 425.1 VERIFICATION OF READINESS TO START UP OR RESTART NUCLEAR FACILITIES - Thorough knowledge of the requirements for verifying readiness for startup of new hazard category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations, and for the restart of existing hazard category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations that have been shut down.

Desired Qualifications

Although training is available at SNL for the subjects found below, knowledge and experience relating to any of the following is highly sought after:

• DOE O 420.1 FACILITY SAFETY
• Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process for nuclear facilities
• Independent Verification Review (IVR) of new or revised Safety Basis
• ConOps Training (e.g., FOO-200)
• QA assistance (e.g., Management Self-Assessment (MSA) and/or Lead Assessor)

Benefits

We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option available at a company-subsidized rate).

• Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) match

All benefits are effective on day one of employment.

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.