Nuclear Engineer - ConOps / Readiness SME

About the role

This position is at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is a "local hire" position that does not provide relocation support. Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a highly qualified engineer with 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.

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of the requirements for establishing and implementing Conduct of Operations Programs at the Department of Energy (DOE), including NNSA facilities and projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the 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.
• Knowledge and experience relating to 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).

Requirements

• Citizenship of the United States of America
• Current DOD Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance

Qualifications

• 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
• 10+ years of ES&H-related experience

Benefits

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

Pay

$137,500 - $160,000/Year (depending on experience and qualifications)

Schedule

Full-time on-site position at SNL facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico.