Nuclear Engineer - ConOps / Readiness

This position is located at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is 100% on-site. The primary work location is 2301 Buena Vista SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Work will also require local travel to the SNL facility on Kirtland AFB (also in Albuquerque). Occasional travel to the SNL facility in Livermore, California, or other remote sites may be required.

About the Role

Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a highly qualified engineer with National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) experience for the position of ConOps/Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) Planning Department. This is a long-term, full-time position as a GET employee with benefits.

Requirements

Citizenship and Security Clearance

• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America
• Applicant must hold a current DOD Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance

Education and Experience

• PhD degree in science or engineering discipline and a minimum of two (2) years ES&H-related experience
• MS degree in science or engineering discipline and a minimum of four (4) years ES&H-related experience
• BS degree in science and engineering and a minimum of six (6) years ES&H-related experience
• Or 10+ years of ES&H-related experience

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of DOE O 422.1 Conduct of Operations requirements for establishing and implementing Conduct of Operations Programs at the Department of Energy (DOE), including National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facilities and projects
• Thorough knowledge of DOE O 425.1 Verification of Readiness to Start Up or Restart Nuclear Facilities requirements for verifying readiness for startup of new hazard category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations, and for the restart of existing hazard category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations that have been shut down

Desired Qualifications

Although training is available at SNL for the subjects below, knowledge and experience relating to any of the following is highly sought after:

• DOE O 420.1 Facility Safety
• Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process for nuclear facilities
• Independent Verification Review (IVR) of new or revised Safety Basis
• ConOps Training (e.g., FOO-200)
• QA assistance (e.g., Management Self-Assessment (MSA) and/or Lead Assessor)

Pay

Compensation Range: $137,500 - $160,000/year (depending on experience and qualifications)

Benefits

We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option available at a company-subsidized rate). All benefits are effective on day one of employment.

• Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) match