Senior Nuclear Reactor Engineer & Operator - Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico seeks a Senior Nuclear Reactor Engineer and Operator to join the Nuclear Facilities Operations team. You will perform reactor engineer/operator duties, help prepare experiment packages, and maintain reactor systems, contributing to safety and research programs.

Onsite work is required, with flexible schedules and security clearances. The role offers career growth, comprehensive benefits, and access to world-class facilities and projects within national

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant science, technology or engineering field with 5 years relevant experience; or Associates degree with 8 years; or Navy Nuclear Power School with 8 years; or combination of education and experience.
• Experience at a nuclear reactor facility in operations/maintenance.
• Within one year from hire, certify Reactor Operator per Facility Operations Staff Training and Certification requirements.
• Able 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 (may involve forklift operations).
• Support experiment plan development and execution at nuclear facilities and reactors.
• Ensure operations align with strong nuclear safety culture and effective decision-making.

Skills

Nuclear reactor operations

Reactor Operator certification

Leadership

Engineering problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant science/engineering

Associates degree with 8 years experience

Navy Nuclear Power School

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico seeks a Senior Nuclear Reactor Engineer and Operator to join the Nuclear Facilities Operations team. You will perform reactor engineer/operator duties, help prepare experiment packages, and maintain reactor systems, contributing to safety and research programs.

Onsite work is required, with flexible schedules and security clearances. The role offers career growth, comprehensive benefits, and access to world-class facilities and projects within national