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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3/4 (Structural Engineer)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/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. They are seeking Structural Engineers for their Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division to ensure the safe and compliant operation of Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities. The role requires applying advanced engineering judgment and extensive knowledge of nuclear facility engineering to develop and oversee complex engineering solutions.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of nonreactor nuclear facility structural systems, calculations, and engineering methods that support safe and compliant facility operation

Demonstrated proficiency using structural analysis and computer aided engineering tools such as SAP2000, GT STRUDL, RISA, or STAAD to solve complex technical problems

Solid understanding of engineering work planning, construction practices, and control methods used in high consequence facility environments

Experience applying maintenance, inspection, and construction techniques that support long term structural integrity, operational reliability, and compliance

Working knowledge of Laboratory procedures, technical standards, and design guides relevant to facility engineering activities

Thorough understanding of DOE, industry, and national consensus codes and standards including IBC, AISC 360, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and DOE STD 1020

Demonstrated ability to apply nuclear facility engineering principles, design guidance, and quality assurance requirements to ensure facility safety and regulatory compliance

Ability to execute project and process engineering practices including configuration management, work control, and disciplined design documentation

Experience integrating engineering inputs across structural, mechanical, electrical, and other technical disciplines to produce coordinated and defensible technical solutions

Proven ability to perform and document detailed calculations, evaluations, and analyses in support of facility design, modification, or operational decisions

Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver safe, compliant, and mission aligned engineering outcomes

Demonstrated capability to interpret and apply DOE Orders, nuclear safety requirements, and national consensus codes in the development of engineering solutions

Experience performing system engineering, design engineering, or project engineering functions within complex facility environments

Ability to manage configuration, operability, and performance of assigned systems using a graded and risk informed approach

Experience coordinating effectively with operations, maintenance, and project management personnel to ensure safe and compliant execution of work

Ability to lead technical tasks, mentor junior team members, and independently resolve moderately complex engineering issues

Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance

In addition to the Level 3 requirements, the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4 must demonstrate expert command of nuclear facility engineering, including the ability to resolve uniquely complex structural and system level challenges using advanced analytical methods and professional judgment

The Level 4 engineer is expected to function as a senior technical authority by applying DOE and industry standards at an expert level, providing design authority support, approving high consequence engineering decisions, and directing large or strategically significant engineering efforts across disciplines

This role requires the ability to shape technical direction, lead peer reviews, mentor engineers, interpret and adapt standards for novel situations, and integrate inputs from diverse stakeholders to produce defensible solutions to unprecedented or multidimensional facility challenges

Qualification

Nuclear facility engineeringStructural analysis toolsDOE Orders complianceNational consensus codesEngineering work planningProject engineeringProfessional Engineering licenseTechnical leadershipCollaborationMentorshipProblem-solving

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