Nuclear Facility Industrial Controls Cognizant Systems Engineer

About the role

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact, advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas: nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL empowers teams to tackle the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall cognizance of the integrity of Hazard Category 2 and 3 assigned systems.
• Provide system engineering support for Operations and Maintenance activities, such as facility modifications and equipment installations.
• Technical support of line management safety responsibilities.
• Support significant R&D projects by applying advanced level knowledge, skills, and innovation to create solutions that are safe and compliant with DOE orders and specifications.
• Develop and implement solutions and approaches to moderate and complex problems and issues in support of facility operations and maintenance using sound engineering judgment, in-depth analysis, ingenuity, and creativity.
• Identify and assess the potential impacts to assigned structures, systems, components from new construction, modifications, and repairs related to other systems, such HVAC and building structures.
• Develop and perform technical reviews of facility related procedures, work instructions, and proposed modifications to ensure technical adequacy and feasibility of implementation.
• Prepare and review advanced instrumentation, detection, and alarm design calculations, drawings, and other documents to describe and provide solutions for complex design requirements and engineering problems, while ensuring compliance with technical criteria, schedules, and deliverables.
• Conduct reviews and provide technical input and advice to mid-level internal management, customers, and colleagues on complex system related design, operation, and maintenance issues.

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, or instrumentation and controls engineering or equivalent level of education and related technical experience.
• Advanced level knowledge of instrumentation, detection, or alarm engineering standards and practices.
• Experience with and advanced level knowledge and skills in the design, modification, and evaluation of electrical power systems for buildings and facilities.
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency and experience in developing or reviewing calculations, specifications, drawings, and sketches; determining design criteria for modifications, renovations, and upgrades on small projects and on occasional larger projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience effectively developing work process documents and safety documentation.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment which includes scientists, engineers, and technicians with demonstrated ability to effectively manage, oversee, and deliver multiple projects on budget and schedule, often with multiple parallel tasks that require the resolution of conflicting work requirements and prioritization of tasks toward predetermined long-range targets.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical, electronics, or instrumentation and controls engineering or related field.
• Significant experience working with electrical systems and components in a nuclear environment, as well as significant experience with control systems and/or control room design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Creo).

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package, 401(k), Relocation Assistance, Education Reimbursement Program, Flexible schedules, and more.

Pay

Pay Range: $175,530 - $267,060 Annually for the SES.4 level, $175,530 - $222,564 Annually for the SES.3 level.

Schedule

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home up to one day per week, after a probationary period.

Qualifications We Desire

• Subject matter expertise and significant experience in instrumentation, detector, or alarm systems for buildings and facilities and industry code compliance, including Department of Energy requirements for nuclear facilities.
• Significant experience with and demonstrated ability to successfully lead and motivate a team in achieving project objectives which include solving highly complex problems, defining and verifying requirements and resources, and applying project management expertise.
• Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration, interpersonal, and negotiation skills necessary to effectively present, explain, provide strategic technical advice, build consensus, and influence senior management, external sponsors, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders.

Additional Information

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This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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Flexible Benefits Package

401(k)

Relocation Assistance

Education Reimbursement Program

Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

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Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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