Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2 (Mechanical Engineer)

About the role

This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Responsibilities

• Drive the effective and efficient implementation of nuclear facility engineering requirements, navigating a complex landscape that includes the Nuclear Safety Management Rule, DOE Orders, American Nuclear Society standards, national consensus codes, recognized quality benchmarks, Laboratory directives, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Establish the technical foundation for nuclear facilities, safety systems, operational equipment, procedures, testing, acceptance criteria, and quality standards.
• Integrate seamlessly with programmatic, operations, maintenance, document control, and project management teams to ensure that every requirement supports mission execution without compromise.
• Apply broad, diversified expertise to develop high impact deliverables, leverage advanced nuclear engineering technologies, and continuously refine processes to meet evolving mission demands and customer expectations.
• Ensure safety and security compliance and reinforce expectations across work activities, including stopping work when conditions are unsafe or compromise security.
• Evaluate regulatory changes and complex technical issues to develop and implement defensible engineering solutions.
• Manage the performance, configuration, and operability of nuclear facility systems and engineered safety features.
• Define design requirements and ensure systems meet safety, quality, and mission objectives.
• Lead development of engineering analyses, designs, and technical deliverables supporting nuclear facility operations.
• Develop and implement project plans and define procurement requirements for nuclear quality related goods and services.
• Operate with a high degree of independence and technical judgment.
• Manage priorities, including emergent work, and contribute to organizational goals.
• Perform and review hazard and accident analyses, establish hazard controls, and develop safety basis documentation and system management programs supporting Vital Safety systems and facility modifications.
• Resolve complex engineering issues and interface with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
• Lead and execute significant portions of projects for Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of nuclear facility engineering systems, methods, and tools.
• Understanding of engineering principles, calculations, and application of standard engineering practices.
• Exposure to nuclear facility engineering in areas such as safety basis, system engineering, project engineering, design engineering, or nuclear criticality safety.
• Awareness of work planning and control methods, maintenance practices, construction methodologies, and project execution.
• Familiarity with Laboratory procedures and applicable industry, DOE, and NNSA standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of practical work experience.
• Advanced: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with Laboratory procedures, standards, guides, and LANL engineering processes.
• Knowledge of DOE standards applicable to facility design, operation, and maintenance.
• Understanding of engineering principles, safety basis interaction, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices for DOE non reactor nuclear and high hazard facilities.
• Advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• Current registration as an Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer is desirable.

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, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Benefits

Includes PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same 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, and more.

Essential Job Functions

• General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending.
• Specific Physical Mobility use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry/lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

• Noisy environment.
• Work near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Work near machinery with moving parts.
• Working overtime or an irregular schedule.
• Work Location: Onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

Additional Details

• Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2.
• New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Marijuana use remains illegal under federal law, and a positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.