Nuclear Research Facility Engineer

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

Job summary

Battelle Energy Alliance seeks a Nuclear Facility Engineer at Idaho National Laboratory’s Materials and Fuels Complex in Idaho Falls to apply engineering principles to nuclear facility systems and experiment infrastructure, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role includes overseeing design, modification, and configuration management, with a 4x10 schedule and Fridays off; requires an ABET-accredited degree and 5–9 years of nuclear experience, and US citizenship for the DOE L clearance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (5+ years nuclear relevance encouraged)
• US citizenship required for DOE L clearance

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, maintain, modify, install, and test facility systems and support structures.
• Monitor operations to ensure safety compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Develop and write procedures for modification and operation of facility equipment and processes.
• Provide oversight and guidance to ensure configuration management and technical baselines across multiple systems.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

DOE L clearance

ABET-accredited degree

Facility systems design

Safety culture

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks Nuclear Facility Engineer to shape the future of energy and national innovation. You will apply engineering principles for assigned nuclear facility (structure, system and/or component) and experiment infrastructure through analysis, design, fabrication, installation, configuration management, and operational performance support activities. Serve as responsible engineer to provide oversight, guidance, and stewardship of facility and experiment infrastructure and processes at a facility which enables research, development, and demonstration of nuclear science and technologies.

This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex, which hosts the core of the U.S. nuclear research and development capabilities with a diverse array of facilities designed for remote work on highly irradiated fuels and materials along with the development and testing of new micro-reactors. The new reactors will be designed, fabricated, tested, and analyzed at MFC to ensure safe operations. Many groups, such as universities, industry partners, other national laboratories, international research organizations, and other federal agencies are working at MFC. Our team works a 4x10 schedule every Friday off.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: (Knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for this position.)

• Evaluate, design, maintain, modify, install, and test facility systems and process support systems. Ensure continued operational readiness of assigned systems, structures and components and support.
• Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
• Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.
• Develop and write sophisticated procedures for the modification and/or operation of facility, equipment, and processes.
• Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.
• Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear facility to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
• Determine optimum configuration, perform analysis to demonstrate compliance with safety limits.
• Develop, ensure adequacy of, and maintain configuration management and the technical baseline of multiple systems and component groups.
• Develop and modify loop chemistry requirements. Perform core load verification.
• Support facility operations, maintenance personnel, & project personnel to ensure assigned process systems & equipment are operated, maintained, & modified to meet operational & research needs within the system applicable baseline, & applicable standards.
• Establish experiment insertion and removal documentation. Document experiment requirements and operating information. Support design reviews for various experiments and experiment loops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other related technical discipline plus 5 years relevant experienceor a closely related field from a program accredited by ABET or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree with 2 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other related technical discipline plus 9 years relevant experience, or a closely related field from a program accredited by ABET or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree with 6+ years relevant experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The Ideal Candidate will have the following:

• 2 to 4 years of nuclear experience; US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program, Commercial Nuclear, DOE Laboratories or University.

Job Information:

Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off.

• 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.
• 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 (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:

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 at [e-mail] to request accommodation.