Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2 (Electrical System Engineer)

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2 (Electrical System Engineer) Req.

Number:

IRC142051

Organization :

PFE-AUX/AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

City, State:

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Recruiter Name:

Evans, Anissa Diane

Recruiter Email:

aevans@lanl.gov What You Will Do This position will be filled at either Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 or 2, 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. The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division (PFE-DO) and Auxiliary Systems (PFE-AUX ) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking an Electrical System Engineer specializing in low voltage systems, and instrumentation & controls. Put your engineering talents to good use by joining our world-class Engineering team! Our workforce thrives in an environment that values creativity and problem solving, where every idea and perspective is welcomed. This is your chance to make a real difference while working on important systems directly impacting national security. Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 $94,500 - $154,600 Within this job, the successful candidate will have to opportunity to support the Laboratory's mission by serving as the subject matter expert for nuclear facility electrical engineering matters, including all aspects of electrical safety, power quality, power monitoring, critical power reliability/redundancy issues, modifying buildings, and developing new structures and equipment within and around the plutonium facility. Often in this role, engineers may perform engineering studies including short circuit, device coordination, equipment sizing, exterior lighting, fault current, arc flash for both medium and low voltage equipment, demolition, installation, upgrades, and repairs. Additionally successful candidates may be expected to qualify as a Cognitive System Engineer (CSE) on one or more Vital Safety Systems (VSS) that support LANL Nuclear Facilities. The position is intended to be filled by those who specialize in low voltage systems, and instrumentation & controls. Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 $104,100 - $172,200 In addition to the description above, engineers in this position will work alongside junior and senior engineers (e.g., fire protection, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and other peers in team settings to complete collaborative full-system design solutions through mentoring and leadership. The position is intended to be filled by those who specialize in low voltage systems, and instrumentation & controls. What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Awareness of engineering work, planning, construction, control methods, and project/process engineering/management practices. Awareness of industry, regulatory, or national codes and standards, engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices. Knowledge of analysis and calculations techniques to support engineered solutions. Ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and written with management, customers, peers, and maintenance personnel. Working knowledge of Microsoft software products (i.e. Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc.) Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2: Knowledge of engineering work, planning, construction, control methods, and project/process engineering/management practices. Demonstrated experience assisting with preparing technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems. Demonstrated experience assisting with collection of the usage, process, safety, and other parameters of interest for the structure, system, or component. Demonstrated experience assisting with design or analysis tasks, and preparation of design concepts that meet the requirements. Demonstrated experience assisting with developing design details, design or analysis calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate the applicable design requirements, as applicable. Demonstrated experience assisting with evaluating and trending system health. Demonstrated experience interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the customer during the development of the design. Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.

Training/Certifications:

Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable. Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Electrical engineering degree is highly desired. Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance. Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced electrical engineering or technical degree is highly desired.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of controls related to equipment operation such as PLCs and relay control. Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems as they relate to commercial, industrial, or nuclear facilities. Knowledge of the engineering design process and/or maintenance of low voltage systems. Knowledge of the engineering design process and/or maintenance of instrumentation & control systems. Knowledge of codes and standards, to include but not limited to

NQA-1, ISA, IBC, IEBC, NFPA 70, NFPA

70E, IEEE, and

NFPA 780.

Experience with supporting safety analyses and hazards evaluations. Experience in the use of SKM software. Familiarity with LANL engineering processes and procedures. Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific Physical Mobility use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry/lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

work in a noisy environment, work near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, work near machinery with moving parts, working overtime or an irregular schedule.

Work Schedule:

4/10 schedule

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. Note to

Applicants:

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 childbirth 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.

HRP:

This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

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. Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.

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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.