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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 15 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer 1/2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Mechanical Engineer will support the Engineering Services Weapons Project Delivery group, providing engineering solutions for nuclear, accelerator, and non-nuclear facilities while working on multiple design teams.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Learn about facilities mechanical systems design and operation from seasoned engineers

See how your engineering skills can contribute to national security

See your ideas come to life on paper and in construction

Learn how to be a design team member

Develop engineering judgement

Learn how to navigate and implement prevailing industry codes and standards

Promote energy conservation through sound application of HVAC technologies and buildings systems control

Perform HVAC calculations

Obtain, evaluate and compare equipment selections from manufacturer's representatives

Gain expertise in the development of design deliverables including drawings, specifications, test and inspection plans (TIPs), statements of special inspections (SSIs), and calculations

Develop skills to independently run all mechanical engineering facets of a project from scoping to construction

Foster relationships with project stakeholders and customers as a representative of Engineering Services

Facilitate technical growth of the electrical design team

Ability to support timely and collaborative construction execution. This includes timely review of submittals, requests for information (RFIs), design changes, non-conformance issues, validation of commissioning documentation and produce accurate as-built documents

Basic knowledge of engineering principles, codes, and standards

Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing buildings systems

Knowledge of engineering work planning and design coordination

Ability to collaboratively problem solve, show commitment, and function well in a team environment

Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering principles

Ability to apply building codes, standards and green initiatives to facilities design

Demonstrated proficiency generating calculations

Qualification

Mechanical engineering principlesHVAC systems knowledgeEngineering codesStandardsAutoCAD proficiencyRevit proficiencyDesign coordinationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Basic knowledge of engineering principles, codes, and standards

Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing buildings systems

Knowledge of engineering work planning and design coordination

Ability to collaboratively problem solve, show commitment, and function well in a team environment

Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering principles

Ability to apply building codes, standards and green initiatives to facilities design

Demonstrated proficiency generating calculations

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above for Mechanical Engineer 1

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above for Mechanical Engineer 2

This position at the higher level is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years of job related experience and 1 year of non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities

To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances