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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Nuclear Facility Engineer

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$149K/yr - $227K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States’ security through innovative engineering solutions. The Nuclear Facility Engineer will provide engineering support for construction and upgrades to facility systems, applying advanced technical knowledge in project management and system engineering to maintain facilities that support the treatment and storage of radioactive and hazardous waste.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare and implement complex designs utilizing design criteria, calculations, schematics, sketches, construction documents, procedures, and specifications

Utilize advanced technical engineering skills to develop detailed designs, drawings, calculations, bills of materials, presentations, and work planning documentation to support facility improvement projects including evaluating system capacities, planning sequencing of work, and ensuring feasibility

Determine functional mechanical requirements for new or modified specialized equipment and support systems and perform advanced mechanical engineering calculations for ventilation, fire protection, cryogenic or gas systems, chillers, or boilers as needed

Provide engineering support during construction performed by outside contractors including reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to contractor questions, evaluating change order requests, or resolving field problems

Lead complex internal projects with responsibility for the development and compliance with technical criteria, schedules, and deliverables

Participate in design reviews to obtain approvals of project scope and designs

Maintain facility configuration management program by submitting/reviewing change requests

Provide technical input to others on complex design requirements and identify and evaluate potential system impacts for projects affecting facility systems while complying with LLNL procedures, work control system processes, and DOE requirements

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Facility engineeringMechanical engineeringDesign specificationsProject managementAdvanced technical knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeIndustry codes complianceCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsFlexibility

Required

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Industrial, or System Engineering or related scientific/engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and related technical experience

Significant experience and advanced knowledge in the design of facility-related systems and components such as ventilation systems and associated controls, liquid processing systems, fire protection systems, chilled water systems, or boiler systems

Significant experience developing project scope, evaluating design options, determining design criteria, and preparing and reviewing design and construction specifications, calculations, and drawings that support efficient and successful job completion in industrial facility environments

Knowledge and use of applicable codes and industry standards – i.e., ASME, California Building Code, Uniform Building Code, ASHRAE

Significant experience generating correspondence, reports, calculations, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable software

Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact and collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical or operational information and provide advice to management, reviewers, and stakeholders

Ability and flexibility to reprioritize and change programmatic direction depending on emergent requests

Preferred

Significant experience at a DOE, U.S. Navy, or commercial nuclear facilities performing engineering support or operations

Professional Engineering Registration in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering in California or reciprocity from another state within twelve months

Experience in radioactive waste management including the design of waste treatment systems and storage facilities

Significant experience with systems and infrastructure for ventilation systems and the ability to read and develop control system schematics

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification