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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 / 4 (Electrical Engineer)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $261K/yr

6+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The role of Nuclear Facilities Engineer involves ensuring electrical safety and reliability within the plutonium facility, leading projects related to facility modifications and equipment installations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate on projects involving facility modifications, new equipment installations, and infrastructure development

Ensure that all systems meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and compliance

Conduct and review complex engineering studies such as short-circuit analysis, device coordination, equipment sizing, fault current calculations, exterior lighting design, and arc flash assessments for both medium- and low-voltage systems

Support demolition, installation, upgrade, and repair activities

Qualify as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) for one or more Vital Safety Systems (VSS) supporting LANL nuclear facilities

Demonstrate technical depth in electrical engineering, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven leadership in guiding cross-disciplinary teams within a highly regulated nuclear environment

Ensure that all work aligns with DOE Orders and Standards, the Nuclear Safety Management Rule, American Nuclear Society Standards, national consensus codes, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringLow-voltage SystemsInstrumentation & ControlEngineering CodesStandardsAnalytical ModelingSafety PrinciplesNuclear Safety ManagementTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementProfessional Engineer RegistrationTechnical CommunicationMentorshipTeam CollaborationTechnical Report Preparation

Required

Advanced knowledge and experience in the design, maintenance, and operation of low-voltage and instrumentation & control (I&C) systems

Skilled in applying and interpreting engineering codes and standards in regulated environments, including IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E

Demonstrated ability to perform complex engineering analyses and develop technically sound, defensible solutions

Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical issues to diverse audiences

Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams, managing multiple projects, and meeting tight deadlines

Experience mentoring others, providing technical direction, and coordinating engineering activities

Advanced proficiency with technology-aided design tools (e.g., CAD, CAE) and analytical modeling to support innovative engineering solutions

In-depth understanding of safety principles and hazard mitigation in nuclear or industrial facility operations

Demonstrated ability to define deliverables and lead safety-related engineering projects from conception through completion

Broad knowledge of engineering design, planning, construction, and project management practices

Experience preparing and maintaining technical reports, design documentation, and system performance data

Extensive expertise in nuclear facility engineering processes, maintenance techniques, work planning and control, quality assurance, safety basis, and other nuclear facility safety management programs

Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting DOE/NNSA, industry, and regulatory codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear facility engineering

Expert knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles, procedures, guides, and administrative practices

Proven ability to prepare and review technical reports and studies to establish and maintain the technical baseline for new and existing facility systems

Skilled in defining and collecting performance, safety, and operational metrics for structures, systems, and components

Demonstrated technical proficiency in defining and executing design and analysis tasks that meet both regulatory and performance requirements

Experienced in developing design details, calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections incorporating applicable design and nuclear safety requirements

Extensive experience evaluating and trending system health to ensure long-term reliability and compliance

Demonstrated success serving as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) while coordinating and interfacing with other engineering disciplines and customers

Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering interns and junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth

Advanced knowledge of and experience contributing as a leader in engineering, with proven ability to integrate and coordinate multi-facility, cross-functional technical work activities

Demonstrated leadership in achieving project deliverables for senior management while mentoring and enhancing the technical and professional skills of junior engineers

Recognized for strategic decision-making, effective communication, and technical oversight across multidisciplinary engineering teams

In-depth knowledge and application of DOE Orders and Standards

Expertise in the engineering design, development, and execution processes

Advanced understanding of facility and systems engineering principles and practices

Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above