ATR Experiment Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

3d • $66,504 - $162,732 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Experiment Engineer to work in the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) Experiment Engineering department. The team works a 4x10 schedule located at the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) facility with every Friday off. All work is performed onsite. The role will help facilitate the irradiation of experiments at the ATR and ensure ATR evolutions for the experiments are conducted within the bounds of operational and safety requirements. The position reports directly to the manager of the ATR Experiment Engineering department.

Requirements

• Level 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering. All degrees must be from a program accredited by ABET.
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in Engineering. All degrees must be from a program accredited by ABET.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• National Laboratory engineering experience.
• Nuclear Safety experience.
• Familiarity with ATR experiment processes.

Responsibilities

• Support irradiation of ATR experiments through collaboration with other INL organizations for analysis, design, and other engineering activities.
• Evaluate, design, modify, install, and test facility experiment systems. Ensure continued operational readiness of assigned systems, structures, and components.
• Develop and write experiment-related paperwork in support of normal operations.
• Ensure ATR experiment systems are properly maintained and configuration managed.
• Perform ATR core load verifications.
• Support facility operations, maintenance personnel, and project personnel to ensure assigned ATR experiment systems and equipment are operated, maintained, and modified to meet operational and research needs.
• Maintain positive working relationships with interfacing organizations such as maintenance, operations, various engineering organizations, project management, etc.
• Perform experiment safety analysis to demonstrate that experiments comply with all applicable nuclear safety requirements.
• Develop experiment specific safety requirements and ensure requirements are properly implemented into procedures and other work control documents.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level