Non-Conventional Utility Engineer III / Engineering/Physicist Accelerator III

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as project leader and subject matter expert for the water-cooling loops, the Hydrogen Recombiner and Ion Harvesting systems, providing strategic oversight of operations and maintenance.
• Ensure continuous system reliability through leadership of 24/7/365 operational support, advanced troubleshooting, and resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Ensure operational continuity by providing technical leadership for 24/7 system availability.
• Maintain readiness to respond to critical incidents and coordinate emergency resolution efforts, including off-shift interventions when required.
• Produce and document effective design solutions by developing concepts, performing engineering calculations, and creating CAD design/details of water pumping piping systems.
• Perform advanced modeling and simulation of thermal loads, heat budgets, and hydraulic systems to optimize performance and reliability.
• Provide technical input for test verification and validation activities.
• Direct and review complex repairs, modifications, and performance testing of process control systems and major components, including pumps, valves, and heat exchangers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and operational integrity.
• Represent engineering in division-level meetings; deliver technical reports and presentations addressing operational challenges, long-term planning, and maintenance strategies.
• Develops and updates Operation Procedures, Emergency Responses, and Personnel Training.
• Supports the development of the annual Operation budget and maintains spare inventory.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Non-conventional Utilities (NCU) engineering, systems, and measurements expertise, including deep knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal frameworks (e.g., federal, state, local, etc.).
• Sound judgment regarding implementing these regulations to contribute to organizational performance and success.
• Working knowledge of designing and maintaining pressurized water piping and pumping systems associated with industry standards.
• Ability to work with NCU equipment, including radioactive water and hydrogen gas re-combiners.
• Thorough knowledge of exotic metals.
• Demonstrable expertise in water and gas engineering, in particular fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Advanced understanding of mathematics.
• Knowledge of and strict adherence to safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, and procedures that apply to this position’s responsibilities.
• Thorough knowledge of CAD.
• Knowledge of accelerator systems and complex systems facility operations.
• Superior problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and react to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly verbally and in writing with all audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in physics, electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting, fabrication techniques, heat transfer, cryogenics and computer systems;
• Experience in the use of CAD and/or related engineering systems, including file transfer;
• Experience in the use of exotic metals, including knowledge of their properties, in the fabrication and assembly of sophisticated research equipment;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years of experience,
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 14+ years of experience,
• or military equivalent.
• Operations experience in a National User Facility, water utility, industrial continuous process, power generation/cogeneration, nuclear, military or navy environment.
• Experience with deionized water systems, process instrumentation, ASME B31.3 process piping, ASME BPVC.
• Experienced radiological worker training.
• Strong troubleshooting, excellent mechanical and/or electronic skills, and demonstrated practical, hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ChemCAD, Microsoft Office.