Nuclear Remote Systems Engineer

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 93,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking a Nuclear Remote Systems Engineer to join Idaho National Laboratory’s Fuels PIE Instrument & Data Science Engineering Department. The role involves working in a remote hot-cell environment developing engineering solutions and troubleshooting complex instrumentation systems while requiring advanced academic qualifications and substantial relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance program

Comprehensive relocation package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant engineering field required.
• 5 to 9 years of experience based on level.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Energy 'L' clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions to programmatic challenges in a remote hot-cell environment.
• Interpret and report technical data to meet research goals.
• Troubleshoot in-cell instrumentation and maintain operational documentation.

Skills

Electromechanical experience

Data collection and interpretation

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials Science)

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

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Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Remote System Engineer to work in our Fuels PIE Instrument & Data Science Engineering Department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off. You will report to a senior manager

The Nuclear Remote System Engineer uses engineering fundamentals to perform work in a remotely operated hot cell environment for Post Irradiation Examination (PIE) on highly irradiated nuclear reactor fuels. Integrated with Engineering, Research, and Operations, the Nuclear Remote Systems Engineer is a gatekeeper for in-cell remote applications, balancing the engineering process with the needs of researchers and the conduct of operations.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide imaginative and practical engineering solutions to research related programmatic challenges where highly specialized equipment solutions are required to be designed, operated, and maintained (typically one-of-kind design) in a remote hot-cell environment.
• Collect, assimilate, interpret, and report technical data generated from assigned process instrumentation, equipment, and systems to meet programmatic research goals.
• Maintain documentation and operational procedures of assigned process instrumentation, equipment, and systems. Write, review, and revise PIE documentation, procedures, and engineering drawings.
• Maintain configuration management of assigned systems and use the Engineering Change (EC) process when making repairs, modifications, or upgrades.
• Modify existing process instrumentation/systems to support new missions.
• Troubleshoot in-cell electromechanical instrumentation, equipment, and systems
• This posting closes:
• Modify commercially available equipment for remote applications. Install and qualify (Mockup) of new PIE equipment and instrumentation.
• Be the technical interface for assigned systems between nuclear facility operations, principal investigators, project managers and DOE programs. Work with research personnel to establish experiment specific requirements for remote process instrumentation and quality assurance.
  
  

*Minimum Requirements: *

• Level 3: Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials Science, or other related field and 5 years of experience. Master’s and 2 years of experience. PhD and 2 years experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials Science, or other related field and 9 years of experience. Master’s and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Electromechanical experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation and equipment.
• Experience with Microscopes, both optical and digital, sample preparation, microhardness testing, and digital image processing.
• Remote Engineering/Operations Hot Cell Experience.
• Skills with data collection and interpretation, technical writing, and team collaboration
  
  

*Job Information: *

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($93,204 - $191,076) / Level 4 ($111,888 - $229,284). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials. ((Multi-level postings))
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

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.

*Benefits and Relocation *

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification. /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 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions. /
  
  

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 To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Job: *Engineering

Organization: *Materials & Fuels Complex-MFC (Uxxx)

Title: *Nuclear Remote Systems Engineer *

Location: United States

Requisition ID: 22928

Other Locations: US-ID-Idaho Falls

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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