Cognizant Electrical System Engineer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones. Job Summary SMSI is seeking a full-time Cognizant Electrical System Engineer (CSE) to support Vital Safety Systems at the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). WETF is part of LANL’s Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) portfolio, which works closely with nuclear weapons organizations to develop, maintain, and ensure the reliability of the nation’s weapons stockpile. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority and primary source of expertise for assigned electrical systems and components, providing engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. You will be responsible for maintaining system integrity, managing technical configurations, and supporting engineering activities across complex, high-consequence nuclear facilities. Key responsibilities include maintaining the technical baseline and Master Equipment List for assigned systems and facilities; reviewing and concurring with design modification packages at the request of the Facility Design Authority Representative (FDAR); and evaluating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and replacing facility support equipment. You will also coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, support configuration management activities, and serve as a technical interface for existing facility systems and components. The ideal candidate will apply broad, in-depth knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) orders, nuclear safety requirements, and national consensus codes to develop sound engineering solutions that uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will also contribute to project and design activities, guide system performance, and support engineering strategies that enable mission success. Responsibilities Provide senior-level engineering expertise and mentor junior engineering staffServe as a key representative of the Engineering Services Division, ensuring effective and efficient project executionDevelop and approve conceptual and detailed designs, ensuring third party deliverables meet code requirements and customer expectationsEvaluate the condition of existing facilities and infrastructure systemsApply sound engineering judgment to solve complex technical challengesLeverage experience to prepare accurate and reliable cost estimates for customersDefine and develop scopes of work for both internally and externally executed design projectsProduce high-quality, high-level design deliverablesComply with LANL Engineering Standards, Conduct of Engineering requirements, and all applicable codes and standardsSupport organizational initiatives that enhance design quality and business practicesQualify as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) at a premier national scientific laboratoryAssess, maintain, and upgrade WETF systems to meet facility operations and programmatic requirementsServe as the system owner’s representative, providing support in Configuration Management, Technical Support Operations and Maintenance, System Health and Performance Monitoring, and Technical Support to Programs and ProjectsLeads in research, assembles, and/or evaluates information or data regarding nuclear facility practices or applicable regulatory changes affecting nuclear facility engineering policies or programs; recommends sound, practical solutions to moderately complex issuesRecognized as a contributing figure for nuclear facility engineering issues, communicating with stakeholders across most areas of the projectExpected to lead significant portions of nuclear facility engineering projects or teams in support of meeting mission deliverablesIdentifies and/or leads activities within electrical engineering in support of facility design, operation and maintenanceRecognized as a coordinating figure and subject-matter expert (SME), helping to ensure third-party designs are code-compliant and meet our customers’ needsUse broad and/or unique knowledge and skills to contribute to improvement of LANL's Engineering StandardsUse independent and wide latitude judgment in determining course of action to accomplish objectivesFacilitate technical growth of the Electrical design teamAssist your Team Lead with work planning, staffing projections and hiringOther duties as assigned. Required Skills/ Abilities Demonstrated broad-based engineering experience with projects involving electrical design for new facilities and facility modificationsWork experience with engineering principles, codes, and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.)Work experience in the development of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, test and inspection plans (TIPs), and statements of special inspection (SSIs)Work experience in power system engineering, fault current analysis, voltage drop calculations, protection coordination studies, incident energy studies, and equipment sizingWork experience in scoping complex projects to produce an estimate of engineering costs for both design and construction activitiesDemonstrate advanced knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the engineering disciplineDemonstrated ability to mentor early career engineersDemonstrated ability to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumenAssist in defining maintenance requirements involving corrective maintenance and the tracking and trending of system performanceReview design outputs for impact to technical baseline and master equipment listsExperience in a nuclear facility environmentWorking knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the engineering disciplineAbility to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumenExperience performing system engineering, design engineering, or project engineering functions within complex facility environmentsAbility to manage configuration, operability, and performance of assigned systems using a graded and risk informed approach Desired Skills Background in Naval Nuclear is a plusFor Nuclear Facilities Engineer: Current NCEES Professional Engineering License in Electrical Engineering (any US State)Design experience in nuclear, accelerator or industrial facility operationsMaster's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or universityKnowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures12 years of experience leading a design team and/or organization12 years of expertise in industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to your engineering discipline12 years of experience in engineering work planning, budgeting, and design coordinationDemonstrated broad and/or unique expert knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application technology aided engineering tools to conventional and non-conventional facility and operations-based engineering problemsCurrent registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an 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. Note: This position will be filled and leveled depending on the skills and/or experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. As a part of the cognizant system engineering team, systems you support are needed to operate leading research and development Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility. Equal Opportunity Employer Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.