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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2/3 (Structural Engineer)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $211K/yr

3+ 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 to support the Lab's national security mission by ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of nuclear facilities, emphasizing structural engineering expertise.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply a wide range of regulatory and technical standards-including DOE Orders and national codes such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, and IBC

Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams or work independently to design and develop construction documents for nuclear facility infrastructure

Join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team focused on resolving issues that arise during construction execution

Document required changes, secure consensus on their acceptability, and implement solutions quickly-minimizing delays and enabling field personnel to resume work efficiently

Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert, guiding the design, configuration, and operation of critical nuclear systems

Apply broad, in-depth knowledge of regulatory and technical standards to develop innovative solutions that ensure safety, compliance, and long-term facility performance

Lead interdisciplinary engineering teams, mentor junior staff, and provide peer review or technical oversight to ensure quality and compliance

Qualification

Structural engineering expertiseSteelConcrete designDOE Orders complianceComputer-aided engineering toolsEngineering maintenance techniquesNuclear facility engineeringProject engineering practicesInterdisciplinary collaborationMentoring junior engineersCommunication skillsTechnical leadershipProblem-solving abilities

Required

Knowledge of new and existing non-reactor facility structural systems, calculations, and engineering methods

Demonstrated ability to apply computer-aided engineering tools such as SAP2000, GT STRUDL, RISA, or STAAD to solve complex engineering problems

Understanding of engineering work planning, construction, and control methods

Proficiency in engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies

Working knowledge of relevant Laboratory procedures, standards, and design guides

Knowledge of industry, regulatory, and Department of Energy (DOE) codes and standards, including IBC, AISC 360, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and DOE-STD-1020

Experience applying nuclear facility engineering principles, design guides, and quality standards to support facility safety and compliance

Knowledge of project and process engineering practices, including configuration management, work control, and design documentation

Experience integrating engineering activities across multiple disciplines such as structural, mechanical, and electrical systems

Ability to perform and document complex calculations, analyses, and evaluations in support of nuclear facility design or modification

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver safe, compliant, and mission-driven technical solutions

Advanced, comprehensive knowledge of nuclear facility engineering systems, design methodologies, and risk-based graded approaches applied to complex or high-consequence operations

Thorough understanding of DOE/NNSA regulations, national codes, and consensus standards governing Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities

Demonstrated success providing design authority or technical leadership for nuclear facility systems, including engineered safety features and nuclear safety systems

Ability to lead interdisciplinary engineering teams, mentor junior staff, and provide peer review or technical oversight to ensure quality and compliance

Expertise in developing and implementing innovative engineering concepts, techniques, and standards that improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency

Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, project management, and regulatory interfaces to drive mission success

Recognized technical credibility and subject matter expertise in one or more focus areas such as nuclear safety basis, criticality safety analysis, systems engineering, project engineering, or design engineering