Talent Bridge - ATR Experiment System Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 67,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentored environment

Professional development

Knowledge transfer

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) Experiment Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced nuclear energy systems and experimental infrastructure critical to the nation’s energy future.

Join a team on a 4x10 schedule at the ATR facility with Fridays off, collaborating with project teams to define system requirements and ensure codes and standards compliance, while serving as a design engineer when needed to evaluate, design, maintain, modify, install, and

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and hands-on design experience.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and safety requirements in engineering fields.
• Ability to model, analyze, and solve engineering problems in catalyst environments.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements with project teams.
• Ensure codes and standards compliance during development.
• Function as design engineer when required by Experiment Design team.
• Evaluate, design, maintain, modify, install, and test experiment systems.
• Develop procedures for modification and operation of facilities and equipment.
• Support work order development for installation and repair of equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design

Modeling

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor

ABET-accredited master

Job description

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) Experiment System Engineer to support the development of advanced nuclear energy systems and experimental infrastructure critical to the nation’s energy future. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located at our ATR facility with every Friday off.

In this role, you will collaborate with project teams to define system requirements and ensure design solutions meet applicable codes and standards, while also serving as a design engineer when needed. You will evaluate, design, maintain, modify, install, and test experiment systems.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• As member of project team tasked with developing a new experiment gas lead out system, communicate system requirements to the design engineering team.
• Ensure codes and standards compliance during project development.
• Function as design engineer when required by Experiment Design team.
• Evaluate, design, maintain, modify, install, and test experiment and process support systems to ensure continued operational readiness.
• Initiate corrective actions.
• Develop and write procedures for the modification and/or operation of facilities, equipment, and processes.
• Support work order development for installation and repair of experiment system equipment.
• Examine accidents to obtain data for designing preventive measures.
• Support/Coordinate operations and maintenance activities to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
• Develop and maintain configuration management and the technical baseline of multiple systems and component groups.
• Ensure engineering design and modifications are performed in accordance within INL procedures and ATR/experiment schedules
• Support facility operations, maintenance personnel, and project personnel to ensure systems and equipment meet operational and research needs.

Talent Bridge Program Duration:

12 months, with a potential 1-year extension

Talent Bridge Program Benefits:

• Mentored environment providing post-degree work experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Accelerated knowledge transfer from retiring staff to early career individuals.

Required:

• Level 1: Recent graduate (within the past 12 months) with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, nuclear or electrical (I&C) engineering, or a directly related field from a program accredited by ABET.
• Level 2: Recent graduate (within the past 12 months) with a master’s degree in mechanical, nuclear or electrical (I&C) engineering, or a directly related field from a program accredited by ABET.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• This role requires strong technical skills in mechanical engineering, including design, modeling, and problem-solving. Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements is crucial.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 1 (66,504-$90,960) / Level 2 ($79,344-$108,540). 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.

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.