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Nuclear Facility Industrial Controls Cognizant Systems Engineer

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$169K/yr - $257K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States’ security through innovative engineering solutions. The Nuclear Facility Industrial Controls Cognizant Systems Engineer will provide engineering expertise to ensure operational readiness of nuclear facility systems, support R&D projects, and maintain compliance with safety regulations.

Publishing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor the integrity and configuration of instrumentation, detection and alarm systems to anticipate the need for maintenance, repair, or replacement of components due to aging and degradation. Prepare system logs, surveillance reports, and detailed assessment reports and brief facility management on the results

Identify, monitor, and provide recommendations for the timely procurement and assurance of adequate inventory of spare parts and materials

Utilize advanced technical engineering skills and complex engineering experience to provide technical support for sustainment, repair, and modification of safety structures, systems, and components

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

Perform other duties as assigned

Develop and deliver technical presentations to programmatic clients, senior management, and DOE/NNSA Livermore Field Office / Headquarters, and field any associated questions

Represent the organization as the primary technical resource, influencing and contributing strategic technical advice, and providing subject matter expertise in the analysis, sustainment, design, and maintenance of highly complex systems and components

Provide project planning and project management knowledge and skills for significant R&D projects, while also applying high level expertise and innovation to create solutions that are safe and compliant with DOE orders and specifications

Lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing new ideas, modifying approaches, and providing highly advanced technical analysis and engineering solutions to successfully maintain the operability of assigned systems, including troubleshooting, repair, modification, and operation

Provide highly advanced technical guidance and mentorship for early career engineers to facilitate knowledge transfer, foster a collaborative environment, and support their growth within the team

Qualification

Instrumentation engineeringElectrical power systemsSafety documentationProject managementDistributed Control SystemCAD softwareTeam collaborationVerbal communicationWritten communicationMentorship

Required

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

Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact and collaborate in a team environment, including the ability to identify, develop and effectively communicate recommendations to facility and senior management regarding facility and safety equipment modifications

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

Preferred

Master's degree in in electrical, electronics, or instrumentation and controls engineering or related field

Experience scoping, designing, installing, and maintaining a Distributed Control System (DCS) and experience preparing project estimates

Professional Engineering Registration in Electrical or Controls Engineering in California or reciprocity from another state within twelve months

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)