Engineering Standards Expert (Nuclear Facility Engineer 3-4)
- Req. Number: IRC116033
- Organization : ES-FE/Engineering Services-Facility Engineering
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $90,000 - $147,100
- Recruiter Name: C de Baca, Jessica Ann
- Recruiter Email: jescdb@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the Engineer 3/4 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.
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a premier nuclear weapons research and development laboratory, is seeking individuals with broad experience in the application of codes and standards in a highly regulated environment. These people will work within a team of individuals recognized as experts in their fields with the goal of creatively and compliantly applying engineering standards to a broad range of facility related engineering functions. They will interface and coordinate the application of both technical and regulatory requirements and standards related to facility design and configuration management.
These individuals will work within the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Engineering Services Facility Engineering (ES-FE) group and will report to the Conduct of Engineering Office Director. The Engineering Services (ES) Division is a multidisciplinary organization whose primary mission is to provide engineering support to the operations and maintenance activities of the Facility Operations Director (FOD) organizations and to provide design and project engineering services in support of projects throughout the Laboratory.
The Conduct of Engineering Office (CENG-OFF) has been formed to develop a framework along with a set of tools for the disciplined execution of engineering at LANL. This Conduct of Engineering (CoE) effort will help the institution achieve the following goals: increase efficiency, minimize rework, increase operational "uptime," as well as providing a design legacy for future generations
Engineer 3 $105,700 - $176,400
Engineer 4 $127,800 - $215,000
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level your responsibilities will include:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Additional Job Requirements for Engineer 4:
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 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.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities. The Nuclear Facility Engineer 3 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified.
Education/Experience at higher level:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities. The Engineer 4 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified.
Desired Qualifications:
Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
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 a 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must submit a compressive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position, along with a resume.
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:
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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular
This position will be filled at the Engineer 3/4 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.
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a premier nuclear weapons research and development laboratory, is seeking individuals with broad experience in the application of codes and standards in a highly regulated environment. These people will work within a team of individuals recognized as experts in their fields with the goal of creatively and compliantly applying engineering standards to a broad range of facility related engineering functions. They will interface and coordinate the application of both technical and regulatory requirements and standards related to facility design and configuration management.
These individuals will work within the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Engineering Services Facility Engineering (ES-FE) group and will report to the Conduct of Engineering Office Director. The Engineering Services (ES) Division is a multidisciplinary organization whose primary mission is to provide engineering support to the operations and maintenance activities of the Facility Operations Director (FOD) organizations and to provide design and project engineering services in support of projects throughout the Laboratory.
The Conduct of Engineering Office (CENG-OFF) has been formed to develop a framework along with a set of tools for the disciplined execution of engineering at LANL. This Conduct of Engineering (CoE) effort will help the institution achieve the following goals: increase efficiency, minimize rework, increase operational "uptime," as well as providing a design legacy for future generations
Engineer 3 $105,700 - $176,400
- Serves as a Point of Contact (POC) and resource to the Laboratory and ES Division in the development, maintenance and improvement of Engineering Standards in the LANL Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), STD-342-100 through 600, including associated LANL facility engineering program elements;
- Works with ESM chapter discipline owners to update and revise ESM chapters to meet current LANL, Department of Energy, and industry standards;
- Owns select ESM chapters and is responsible for updating these chapters to align with technical and DOE requirements and industry best practices;
- Serves as POC for variances, alternate methods, and clarifications relating to the ESM;
- Mentors users in understanding and implementing the ESM and associated program elements;
- Functions as POC in the development, delivery, and maintenance of ESM training courses.
- Provides interface, coordination and technical input to other Engineering functions, including facility engineering processes, engineer qualification and design.
Engineer 4 $127,800 - $215,000
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level your responsibilities will include:
- Evaluates information or data regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes affecting engineering policies or programs; recommends sound, practical solutions to complex issues.
- Uses broad and/or unique knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
- Leads in the development of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards based on professional principles and theories. Has impact on success of future concepts, products or technologies.
- Expected to lead projects or teams in support of meeting mission deliverables.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience with the application of codes and standards applicable to nuclear facilities or a similar highly regulated field;
- Advanced knowledge of national consensus codes, and standards relating to commercial facilities such as IBC, ASME, and NFPA;
- Sound knowledge of Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Procurement and Operations processes;
- Expert knowledge in requirements management, configuration management, engineering document control, and performing assessments;
- Demonstrated experience in synthesizing requirements and business practices (e.g. DOE, EPRI, INPO, Other DOE sites) into engineering processes and procedures;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong cross-functional working relationships;
- Demonstrated experience in implementing process improvements;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in producing reports for senior management.
Additional Job Requirements for Engineer 4:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, and DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to nuclear safety, facility design, and facility operations such as 10 CFR 830, ASME NQA-1, DOE 0 420.1 C, DOE STD 1189, and DOE STD 1073;
- Demonstrated experience providing advice and consultation to management related to engineering.
- Experience working with SharePoint or other information management software
- Experience in writing, interpreting, enforcing and managing construction specifications
- Expert knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, safety basis interaction, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices as applied to nuclear and high hazard facilities
Education/Experience at lower level:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university 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.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities. The Nuclear Facility Engineer 3 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified.
Education/Experience at higher level:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities. The Engineer 4 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified.
Desired Qualifications:
Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
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 a 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must submit a compressive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position, along with a resume.
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)
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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular
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