Nuclear Procurement Engineer

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with employer contribution and

Relocation package

Tuition assistance / Education program

Paid time off

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join the Quality and Procurement Engineering team at the Manufacturing Fuels Complex in Idaho Falls. The role applies engineering principles to procurement and ensures quality requirements are incorporated into all procurement documents.

You will support design reviews, supplier qualification, and procurement execution from award through audits, maintaining safety and reliability of nuclear systems.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 5+ years' experience (Level 3) or 9+ years (Level 4).
• Experience sustaining quality assurance and procurement for nuclear facilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L clearance (US citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to procurement of items and services for nuclear facilities.
• Ensure procurement documents include technical and quality requirements (e.g., QAPP, QIP, specifications, vendor data schedules).
• Participate in design reviews of systems, structures, and components.
• Lead supplier qualification and evaluation; support vendor audits and surveillance.

Skills

NQA-1 knowledge

Procurement engineering

Quality assurance

Supplier qualification

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering

ABET-accredited Master’s degree in engineering

ABET-accredited PhD in engineering

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Procurement Engineer to work on our Quality and Procurement Engineering team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Manufacturing Fuels Complex (MFC) with every Friday off. You will report to the Manager of Quality and Procurement Engineering. You will provide quality and procurement engineering oversite of new reactors, and MFC facilities.

The Procurement Engineer applies engineering principles to the procurement of items and services for nuclear facilities, including structures, systems, and components. This role provides engineering support during design, analysis, procurement, fabrication, and installation, ensuring that procurement and oversight incorporate the correct technical and quality requirements necessary to assure that items and services will perform their safety and design functions. The position also involves understanding supplier interfaces and processes to facilitate the delivery of items and services, being part of the INL Nuclear Nexus.

Responsibilities Include

• Expert knowledge of engineering, procurement, and quality acceptance requirements as defined in NQA-1 and related industry codes, standards, and guidance.
• Ensure technical requirements and additional requirements necessary to assure adequate quality are incorporated into procurement documents (e.g., specifications, commercial grade dedication plans, salient features lists, statements of work, drawings, vendor data schedule, Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA's), strategic partnership project (SPP), Technical and Functional Requirements Document (TFR),Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP), and Quality Implementation Plan (QIP).
• Author procurement specifications and commercial grade dedication plans.
• Participate in the design and design reviews of systems, structures, and components.
• Provide procurement engineering support to ensure the continued operational readiness of systems, structures, and components.
• Collaborate with design engineering and suppliers to ensure the manufacturability of designed items.
• Work with multiple organizations to select and develop the appropriate procurement strategy.
• Ensure technical and additional quality requirements are incorporated into procurement documents (e.g., specifications, commercial grade dedication plans, salient features lists, statements of work, drawings, vendor data schedule).
• Support procurement execution from award to supplier audit, review of vendor data, supplier surveillance, receipt, and acceptance of items and services. Aid in supplier qualification and evaluation for inclusion on the INL qualified supplier list.
• Perform oversight activities such as surveys, source verification, source inspections, and audits.
• Support the operating or maintenance activities of nuclear facilities to ensure efficiency and conformity to design requirements.
• Perform alternate item equivalency evaluations.
• Lead the identification of conditions adverse to quality and develop corrective actions to address identified conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor's engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 5 years of experience. Master's engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 years of experience. PhD engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 years of experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 9 years of experience. Master's engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 6 years of experience. PhD engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 4 years of experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Knowledge, skills, experience

• Advanced degree in engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Experience writing commercial grade dedication plans, specifications, and exercising technical oversight of procurement actions.
• Nuclear fuels experience.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288) / Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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