Los Alamos National Laboratory · 5 hours ago
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2 (Electrical System Engineer)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an Electrical System Engineer specializing in low voltage systems, and instrumentation & controls. The successful candidate will support the Laboratory's mission by serving as the subject matter expert for nuclear facility electrical engineering matters and perform engineering studies related to electrical safety and power quality.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the Laboratory's mission by serving as the subject matter expert for nuclear facility electrical engineering matters
Perform engineering studies including short circuit, device coordination, equipment sizing, exterior lighting, fault current, arc flash for both medium and low voltage equipment, demolition, installation, upgrades, and repairs
Qualify as a Cognitive System Engineer (CSE) on one or more Vital Safety Systems (VSS) that support LANL Nuclear Facilities
Work alongside junior and senior engineers to complete collaborative full-system design solutions through mentoring and leadership
Assist with preparing technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems
Assist with collection of the usage, process, safety, and other parameters of interest for the structure, system, or component
Assist with design or analysis tasks, and preparation of design concepts that meet the requirements
Assist with developing design details, design or analysis calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate the applicable design requirements
Assist with evaluating and trending system health
Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer during the development of the design
Communicate well, both written and verbally
Qualification
Required
Awareness of engineering work, planning, construction, control methods, and project/process engineering/management practices
Awareness of industry, regulatory, or national codes and standards, engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices
Knowledge of analysis and calculations techniques to support engineered solutions
Ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and written with management, customers, peers, and maintenance personnel
Working knowledge of Microsoft software products (i.e. Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc.)
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above
Electrical engineering degree is highly desired
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above
Advanced electrical engineering or technical degree is highly desired
Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable
Preferred
Knowledge of controls related to equipment operation such as PLCs and relay control
Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems as they relate to commercial, industrial, or nuclear facilities
Knowledge of the engineering design process and/or maintenance of low voltage systems
Knowledge of the engineering design process and/or maintenance of instrumentation & control systems
Knowledge of codes and standards, to include but not limited to NQA-1, ISA, IBC, IEBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and NFPA 780
Experience with supporting safety analyses and hazards evaluations
Experience in the use of SKM software
Familiarity with LANL engineering processes and procedures
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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