Nuclear Facilities Engineer – Structural & Life-Safety

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Flexible schedules and PTO

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an Architectural Engineer for the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division and Waste Facilities to design, maintain, and upgrade architectural and structural systems at nuclear waste processing facilities. The role covers design details, structural analyses, specifications, and inspections, with input on space planning and emergency egress to ensure safety.

Senior roles involve mentoring and applying IBC/IEBC/NFPA 101 standards in a regulated

Qualifications

• Knowledge of non-reactor facility structural engineering systems and calculations.
• Proficiency with BIM tools such as Autodesk Revit.
• Experience with engineering work, planning, construction, and control methods.
• Knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies.
• Understanding of space planning, occupancy requirements, and ergonomics.
• Knowledge of IBC, AISC 360, ACI 318, ASCE 7, DOE‑STD 1020 and other relevant codes.
• Understanding of engineering principles, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices.
• Experience with project and process engineering practices.
• Advanced knowledge and prior use of IBC, IEBC, and NFPA 101.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and upgrade architectural and structural systems at nuclear waste processing, storage, and characterization facilities.
• Develop design details, structural analysis calculations, specifications, and special inspections.
• Provide input on emergency egress and space planning to keep occupants safe and productive.
• Renovate rooms, modify buildings and structures, and develop new structures within and around plutonium facilities.
• Collaborate with junior and senior engineers on full‑system design solutions; apply building and life‑safety codes.

Skills

Facility design

Space planning

Ergonomics

Engineering calculations

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Architectural Engineering preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license desirable

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification desirable

Tools

Autodesk Revit

SAP 2000

GT STRUDL

RISA

STAAD

3D BIM

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an Architectural Engineer for the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division and Waste Facilities to design, maintain, and upgrade architectural and structural systems at nuclear waste processing facilities. The role covers design details, structural analyses, specifications, and inspections, with input on space planning and emergency egress to ensure safety.

Senior roles involve mentoring and applying IBC/IEBC/NFPA 101 standards in a regulated