Electrical Engineer (Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2)
- Req. Number: IRC142331
- Organization : PFE-RCMR/CMR AND RLUOB
- 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 Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate(s). 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 PFE RCMR, at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking an Electrical Engineer or engineers with electrical expertise to support nuclear facility operations and projects. This position supports critical national security missions through engineering work associated with plutonium facilities and other nuclear infrastructure.
Put your engineering talents to work supporting high consequence systems at LANL. PFE-DO offers a collaborative engineering environment that values technical rigor, creative problem solving, and continuous learning. This is an opportunity to develop and apply electrical and nuclear facility engineering skills while contributing to systems directly impacting national security.
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 Salary Range: $94,500 - $154,600
At this level, engineers work under the guidance of senior engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs) while developing foundational skills in nuclear facility engineering. Responsibilities include supporting engineering studies, system evaluations, design development, calculations, inspections, and documentation for nuclear facility structures, systems, and components. Level 1 engineers assist with facility modifications, equipment installations, upgrades, and maintenance activities, and participate in engineering walkdowns, field support, and configuration management activities.
You will be expected to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, apply engineering principles to well defined problems, follow established procedures, and actively engage in mentoring and professional development to build technical competency in nuclear facility engineering.
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 Salary Range: $104,100 - $172,200
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level engineers apply their technical knowledge with increasing independence while continuing to receive mentoring and technical oversight. Level 2 engineers contribute directly to electrical engineering and nuclear facility engineering activities, including engineering analyses, design development, system performance evaluations, and support of facility modifications and infrastructure projects. Typical work may include power system studies, equipment sizing, coordination and protection analyses, arc flash assessments, and evaluation of low voltage (0-600V) electrical systems supporting nuclear facilities. This role may also involve supporting facility operations with knowledge of programmable logic controls (PLCs).
Level 2 engineers collaborate closely with engineers across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, structural, fire protection, and operations organizations, to deliver integrated engineering solutions. Engineers at this level are expected to exercise sound technical judgment, communicate effectively, and take ownership of assigned tasks while continuing to develop toward increased technical responsibility. Level 2 engineers may have the opportunity to pursue designation as a Cognizant System Engineer for assigned facility systems.
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What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable.
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 of practical work experience 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:
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: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees maybe eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.
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[SP1] . 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 ongoing 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.
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.
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 applicable 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
This position will be filled at either Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 or Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate(s). 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 PFE RCMR, at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking an Electrical Engineer or engineers with electrical expertise to support nuclear facility operations and projects. This position supports critical national security missions through engineering work associated with plutonium facilities and other nuclear infrastructure.
Put your engineering talents to work supporting high consequence systems at LANL. PFE-DO offers a collaborative engineering environment that values technical rigor, creative problem solving, and continuous learning. This is an opportunity to develop and apply electrical and nuclear facility engineering skills while contributing to systems directly impacting national security.
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 Salary Range: $94,500 - $154,600
At this level, engineers work under the guidance of senior engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs) while developing foundational skills in nuclear facility engineering. Responsibilities include supporting engineering studies, system evaluations, design development, calculations, inspections, and documentation for nuclear facility structures, systems, and components. Level 1 engineers assist with facility modifications, equipment installations, upgrades, and maintenance activities, and participate in engineering walkdowns, field support, and configuration management activities.
You will be expected to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, apply engineering principles to well defined problems, follow established procedures, and actively engage in mentoring and professional development to build technical competency in nuclear facility engineering.
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 Salary Range: $104,100 - $172,200
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level engineers apply their technical knowledge with increasing independence while continuing to receive mentoring and technical oversight. Level 2 engineers contribute directly to electrical engineering and nuclear facility engineering activities, including engineering analyses, design development, system performance evaluations, and support of facility modifications and infrastructure projects. Typical work may include power system studies, equipment sizing, coordination and protection analyses, arc flash assessments, and evaluation of low voltage (0-600V) electrical systems supporting nuclear facilities. This role may also involve supporting facility operations with knowledge of programmable logic controls (PLCs).
Level 2 engineers collaborate closely with engineers across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, structural, fire protection, and operations organizations, to deliver integrated engineering solutions. Engineers at this level are expected to exercise sound technical judgment, communicate effectively, and take ownership of assigned tasks while continuing to develop toward increased technical responsibility. Level 2 engineers may have the opportunity to pursue designation as a Cognizant System Engineer for assigned facility systems.
#Shiftwork
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Fundamental knowledge of engineering analysis and calculation techniques used to support engineered solutions for facility and operations-based systems
- Fundamental knowledge of engineering systems, application of engineering methods, and use of technology aided engineering tools to solve conventional engineering problems
- Awareness of nuclear facility engineering systems, processes, and calculations, including the application of nuclear facility engineering methods and technology aided engineering tools
- Awareness of nuclear facility engineering principles, procedures, guides, standards, and administrative practices
- Awareness of nuclear facility engineering work planning and control methods
- Awareness of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies applicable to facility systems
- Awareness of relevant Laboratory procedures, standards, and guides
- Awareness of applicable industry, regulatory, and DOE and NNSA codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to nuclear facility engineering
- Ability to communicate engineering concepts and solutions effectively, both verbally and in writing, with management, customers, peers, and maintenance personnel
- Working knowledge of Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.
Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear facility engineering in one or more of the following areas: system engineering, project engineering, design engineering, safety basis, or nuclear criticality safety support
- Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear facility engineering work planning and control methods
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies applicable to nuclear facilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Laboratory procedures, standards, and guides governing nuclear facility engineering activities
- Knowledge of industry, regulatory, and DOE and NNSA codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the nuclear facility engineering discipline
- Knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles, procedures, guides, standards, and administrative practices
- Knowledge of project and process nuclear facility engineering practices
- Demonstrated experience assisting with preparation of technical reports and studies used to establish and maintain the technical baseline for new and existing facility systems
- Demonstrated experience assisting with collection, evaluation, and trending of performance, usage, process, safety, and operational parameters for structures, systems, and components
- Demonstrated experience assisting with engineering design and analysis tasks, including development of design concepts that meet applicable requirements
- Demonstrated experience assisting with development of design details, calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections in accordance with applicable design and nuclear safety requirements
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and interfacing with other engineering disciplines and customers during design development and engineering execution
- Demonstrated ability to communicate engineering information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable.
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 of practical work experience 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:
- Knowledge of controls related to equipment operations such as PLCs and relay control
- Knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical systems as they relate to commercial, industrial, or nuclear facilities
- Knowledge of the engineering design process and/or maintenance of low and medium voltage 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
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: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees maybe eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.
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[SP1] . 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 ongoing 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.
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.
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 applicable 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
