Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2

About the Role

The position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 or Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. The role may be filled as a field engineer, project engineer, or systems engineer based on candidate qualifications. Additional responsibilities will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

The Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division (PIE-DO) at Los Alamos National Laboratory develops, maintains, and applies diverse engineering capabilities to provide innovative solutions in support of the Laboratory's Plutonium Facility. PIE-DO implements the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program, which includes processes, standards, training, and qualifications applicable throughout a facility's life cycle to manage risks and meet customer requirements safely, securely, cost-effectively, and in an environmentally responsible manner.

The selected candidate will support the Install team.

Responsibilities

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1

• Ensure technical aspects of construction and maintenance projects conform to Approved Project Documents by monitoring facility maintenance and construction activities.
• Provide input during scoping, design, execution, and project closeout to ensure baseline documents are accurate, design documents are adhered to, and as-built configurations are verified.
• Expedite project execution by identifying issues, coordinating technical solutions, and providing timely guidance to the constructor through approved procedures.
• Apply a basic understanding of field engineering principles throughout job execution.

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2

In addition to the responsibilities outlined for the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1, the level 2 role requires:

• Demonstrated understanding and application of engineering principles on the job.
• Awareness of national and industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IBC, ASME).
• Expertise in reading and understanding engineering design documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure completeness and constructability.
• Effective communication of engineering solutions verbally and in writing for management, customers, peers, and craft personnel.
• Proficiency in conducting field verification of construction work to enforce compliance with drawings, specifications, national codes, and standards.
• Proficiency in collaborative problem-solving to resolve nuclear facility engineering issues as the liaison between design engineers and the constructor.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ability to support field execution with technical guidance for codes, standards, specifications, and design criteria.
• Experience managing technical requirements for construction, including coordinating designer-constructor interfaces, design changes, submittal reviews, inspection documentation, RFIs, field change requests (FCR), commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Aptitude for conducting field verifications of construction work to oversee, facilitate, and enforce compliance with drawings, specifications, national codes, and standards.
• Ability to coordinate and manage externally executed design work, including administration and oversight of design contracts.
• Aptitude for collaborative problem-solving to resolve nuclear facility and infrastructure engineering issues in the field as the liaison between design engineers and the constructor.

Additional Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2

• Demonstrated expertise in reading and understanding engineering design documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting field verification of construction work and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

Education/Experience at Lower Level (Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 2 years of practical work experience.
• Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
• Candidates meeting the degree requirement but lacking the 2-year experience may be considered for hire through an exception process.

Education/Experience at Higher Level (Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience.
• Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.

Desired Qualifications

• Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT).
• Professional registration with a recognized state licensing board.
• Familiarity with DOE standards and Orders (e.g., DOE O 413.3b, DOE-STD-1189, DOE-STD-1066).
• Experience producing designs using AutoCAD tools.

Essential Job Functions

• General physical mobility, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, and bending.
• Use of both hands, arms, legs, and feet.
• Ability to carry/lift up to 20 pounds.

Pay

• Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1: $96,600–$158,000
• Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2: $106,400–$176,000

Schedule

This position may require 24/7 coverage, involving a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay. Shift assignments are at the discretion of the manager based on facility needs.

• A Shift: Days, 4 x 10 hours (Mon–Thurs or Tues–Fri), 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
• C Shift: Days, 4 x 10 hours (Fri–Mon), 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

Schedules will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a 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).

Work Location

The work location is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees must serve a 1-year period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for other posted jobs.

Security and Citizenship Requirements

• This position requires a Q clearance, which necessitates U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
• Selected applicants will undergo a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
• This position is subject to the DOE Human Reliability Program, including ongoing drug and alcohol testing and periodic medical/psychological evaluations.
• Due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Iran, North Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing facilities supporting national security laboratories.