Senior Nuclear Reactor Engineer & Operator (Onsite)

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Strong medical benefits

Competitive 401k

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Senior Nuclear Reactor Engineer and Operator to join our Nuclear Facilities Operations team on-site. You will perform reactor engineer/operator duties, support experiments at our facilities, and contribute to safety and reliability in a demanding environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience (or Navy Nuclear Power School with 8+ years, or an Associate’s with 8+ years), eligibility for a DOE Q security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 8+ years, or Navy Nuclear Power School with 8+ years.
• Experience at a nuclear reactor facility in operations/maintenance.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Reactor Engineer/Operator duties, operating a reactor as a certified Reactor Operator.
• Prepare and handle experiment packages which may involve crane operations.
• Maintain and repair reactor systems and associated support equipment.
• Support experiment plan development and execution at nuclear facilities.
• Ensure operations align with a strong nuclear safety culture and effective decision-making.
• Prepare and present technical reports for professional organizations and user groups.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Reactor operator

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant science/engineering field

Navy Nuclear Power School

Associate's degree + 8 years experience

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Senior Nuclear Reactor Engineer and Operator to join our Nuclear Facilities Operations team on-site. You will perform reactor engineer/operator duties, support experiments at our facilities, and contribute to safety and reliability in a demanding environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience (or Navy Nuclear Power School with 8+ years, or an Associate’s with 8+ years), eligibility for a DOE Q security