Water Systems Team Lead (Engineer 2/3)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 106,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an engineer to lead the LANSCE accelerator water team, responsible for pumping, piping, and conditioning of cooling systems. You will guide technicians through maintenance, repairs, and improvements, ensuring safety and reliability in a high-demand facility.

The role is filled at Engineer 2 or 3 level depending on experience, with opportunities to influence design, analysis and implementation as upgrades proceed at LANSCE. Onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

Qualifications

• Responsible for safety and security of team operations; follow procedures and IWD.
• Demonstrated understanding of cooling water systems and equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to solve water system problems.
• Experience coordinating a team of technicians.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across groups.
• Hands-on participation during maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of pressure safety codes (ASME BPVC/31.3) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians for operation and maintenance of cooling water systems.
• Plan and schedule maintenance and repair activities.
• Contribute to design, analysis and implementation of upgrades for LANSCE cooling systems.

Skills

Cooling water systems

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Hands-on supervision

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

EIT desirable

PE license desirable

Job description

What You Will Do

Seeking an engineer to lead the LANSCE accelerator water team. This team is responsible for all aspects of the water-cooling systems for the accelerator components. This includes pumps, heat exchangers, piping, valving, flow control, instrumentation, and water conditioning. As Team Leader, you are responsible for managing a team of technicians toward all required maintenance, repair and improvements of the LANSCE water systems. The successful candidate will be hired at the level consistent with his or her knowledge and experience.

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Services Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)

As an Engineer 2 you will lead a team of technicians responsible for the operation and maintenance of the cooling water systems of all components along the LANSCE linear particle accelerator. You will be responsible for planning and scheduling of all maintenance and repair activities of the team. In addition, LANSCE is currently in the process of major upgrades and improvements that require design, analysis and innovative engineering solutions. We seek an engineer eager to embrace and support this process.

Engineer 3 ($117,200 - $195,400)

In addition to the responsibilities of the lower level, at the Engineer 3 position a deeper level of water systems understanding can be brought to bear on work planning and execution as well as the engineering design, analysis and integration of solutions to either new systems or new approaches to long established methods.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Responsible for safety and security of all team operations, following all written procedures and Integrated Work Documents (IWD) associated with ongoing activities, and the writing and editing of these documents.
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of cooling water systems and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience to apply engineering principles, practices and techniques toward the solution to water system problems and successful solutions.
• Experience leading coordinating a team of technicians toward the safe and effective execution of their work activities.
• Stand as the coordinating team engineer to deal with stakeholders and with other teams in the group with overlapping system responsibilities.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work hands on with the team technicians during maintenance and repair tasks.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of codes and standards for pressure safety.

Additional Job Requirements for Engineer 3 level:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Superior demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Priven ability to apply cutting edge design and analysis techniques to problem solving.
• Demonstrated visionary leadership capabilities toward implementation of improved methods and equipment for a more reliable and robust cooling water system for LANSCE

Education/Experience at Engineer 2 level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable.

Education/Experience at Engineer 3 level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 6 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of pressure safety and pressure system analysis as described in ASME BPVC and 31.3 Process Piping
• Experience with and willingness to engage in the development and execution of R&D projects.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.