Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 97,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks Nuclear Facilities Engineer I or II to support the Install Engineering team on construction and maintenance projects, ensuring conformance with project documents and field execution.

The role emphasizes field verifications, design coordination, contract oversight, and collaboration between design engineers and construction crews; PE/DOE familiarity is preferred, with a Bachelor's in engineering and 2–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–3 years of practical work experience.
• Awareness of national and industry codes and standards; PEs preferred.
• Familiarity with DOE standards and able to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to field execution teams on codes, standards, and design criteria.
• Manage design changes, submittals, RFIs, and commissioning turnover processes.
• Perform field verifications to ensure construction aligns with drawings and specs.
• Oversee externally executed design efforts and maintain contractor coordination.
• Collaborate with design engineers and construction personnel to resolve issues.

Skills

Technical guidance

Construction management

Field verifications

Contract oversight

Collaborative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license desirable

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 or Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Position will be filled as either a field engineer, project engineer, or systems engineer depending on candidate qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division (PIE-DO) of Los Alamos National Laboratory develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions in support of the Laboratory's Plutonium Facility. PIE-DO is responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program on Division projects. The program include processes, standards, training, and qualifications that are generally applicable throughout the life cycle of a facility. They exist to effectively manage risks and satisfy customer requirements in a safe, secure, cost effective, and environmentally responsible manner. The selected candidate will support our Install team.

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 $96,600-$158,000

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 is responsible for ensuring that the technical aspects of construction and maintenance projects are executed in full conformance with the Approved Project Documents by monitoring facility maintenance and construction activities. This is accomplished by providing input during scoping, design, execution, and project closeout to ensure baseline documents are accurate, design documents are adhered to, and as-built configurations are verified. Nuclear facility engineers expedite project execution by identifying issues, coordinating technical solutions, and providing timely guidance to the constructor through approved procedures. The level 1 Nuclear Facilities Engineer will require a basic understanding of field engineering principles and have an aptitude to apply these principles throughout the execution of the job. The selected candidate will support our Install Engineering team.

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 $106,400-$176,000

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the level 2 Nuclear Facilities Engineer will require a demonstrated understanding of Engineering principles and have applied these principles on the job.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ability to provide technical guidance to field execution teams on applicable codes, standards, specifications, and design criteria.
• Ability to manage technical construction requirements, including designer-constructor coordination, design changes, submittal reviews, inspection documentation, RFIs, FCRs, commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Demonstrated ability to perform field verifications to ensure construction activities comply with drawings, specifications, and applicable national codes and standards.
• Ability to manage externally executed design efforts, including contract oversight, as required.
• Demonstrated aptitude for collaborative problem solving to resolve nuclear facility and infrastructure engineering issues, serving as a liaison between design engineers and construction personnel.

Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2:

• Awareness of national and industry codes and standards such as NEC, IBC, ASME, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in reading and understanding engineering design documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure their completeness and constructability.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and in writing for management, customers, peers, and craft personnel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting field verification's of construction work to oversee, facilitate, and enforce compliance with drawings, specifications, national codes and standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in collaborative problem solving to resolve nuclear facility engineering issues in the field as the liaison between design engineers and the constructor.

Education/Experience at lower level:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.

Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the 2-year minimum experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an exception process.

Education/Experience at higher level:

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. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Professional registration with a recognized state licensing board.
• Familiarity with DOE standards and Orders, e.g., DOE O 413.3b, DOE-STD-1189, DOE-STD-1066, etc.
• Experience in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD tools.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific Physical Mobility use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry/lift up to 20 pounds.

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 1 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.

Work Schedule:

This position may 24/7 coverage, which will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager based on needs for the facilities.

• B Shift: Night 4 x 10 hours Mon-Thurs or Tues - Fri. 5:00pm-3:30am
• D Shift: Night 4 x 10 hours Fri. - Mon. 5:00pm - 3:30am

*Schedules will be discussed during the interview process

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
• 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.

HRP:

This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

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.

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.