Cognizant Electrical System Engineer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.•Los Alamos, NM

10h•Onsite

About The Position

SMSI is seeking a full-time Cognizant Electrical System Engineer (CSE) to support Vital Safety Systems at the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). WETF is part of LANL’s Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) portfolio, which works closely with nuclear weapons organizations to develop, maintain, and ensure the reliability of the nation’s weapons stockpile. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority and primary source of expertise for assigned electrical systems and components, providing engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. You will be responsible for maintaining system integrity, managing technical configurations, and supporting engineering activities across complex, high-consequence nuclear facilities. Key responsibilities include maintaining the technical baseline and Master Equipment List for assigned systems and facilities; reviewing and concurring with design modification packages at the request of the Facility Design Authority Representative (FDAR); and evaluating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and replacing facility support equipment. You will also coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, support configuration management activities, and serve as a technical interface for existing facility systems and components. The ideal candidate will apply broad, in-depth knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) orders, nuclear safety requirements, and national consensus codes to develop sound engineering solutions that uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will also contribute to project and design activities, guide system performance, and support engineering strategies that enable mission success.

Requirements

Demonstrated broad-based engineering experience with projects involving electrical design for new facilities and facility modifications
Work experience with engineering principles, codes, and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.)
Work experience in the development of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, test and inspection plans (TIPs), and statements of special inspection (SSIs)
Work experience in power system engineering, fault current analysis, voltage drop calculations, protection coordination studies, incident energy studies, and equipment sizing
Work experience in scoping complex projects to produce an estimate of engineering costs for both design and construction activities
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the engineering discipline
Demonstrated ability to mentor early career engineers
Demonstrated ability to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumen
Assist in defining maintenance requirements involving corrective maintenance and the tracking and trending of system performance
Review design outputs for impact to technical baseline and master equipment lists
Experience in a nuclear facility environment
Working knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the engineering discipline
Ability to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumen
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
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Nice To Haves

Background in Naval Nuclear is a plus
For Nuclear Facilities Engineer: Current NCEES Professional Engineering License in Electrical Engineering (any US State)
Design experience in nuclear, accelerator or industrial facility operations
Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
12 years of experience leading a design team and/or organization
12 years of expertise in industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to your engineering discipline
12 years of experience in engineering work planning, budgeting, and design coordination
Demonstrated broad and/or unique expert knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application technology aided engineering tools to conventional and non-conventional facility and operations-based engineering problems
Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable
Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level engineering expertise and mentor junior engineering staff
Serve as a key representative of the Engineering Services Division, ensuring effective and efficient project execution
Develop and approve conceptual and detailed designs, ensuring third party deliverables meet code requirements and customer expectations
Evaluate the condition of existing facilities and infrastructure systems
Apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex technical challenges
Leverage experience to prepare accurate and reliable cost estimates for customers
Define and develop scopes of work for both internally and externally executed design projects
Produce high-quality, high-level design deliverables
Comply with LANL Engineering Standards, Conduct of Engineering requirements, and all applicable codes and standards
Support organizational initiatives that enhance design quality and business practices
Qualify as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) at a premier national scientific laboratory
Assess, maintain, and upgrade WETF systems to meet facility operations and programmatic requirements
Serve as the system owner’s representative, providing support in Configuration Management, Technical Support Operations and Maintenance, System Health and Performance Monitoring, and Technical Support to Programs and Projects
Leads in research, assembles, and/or evaluates information or data regarding nuclear facility practices or applicable regulatory changes affecting nuclear facility engineering policies or programs; recommends sound, practical solutions to moderately complex issues
Recognized as a contributing figure for nuclear facility engineering issues, communicating with stakeholders across most areas of the project
Expected to lead significant portions of nuclear facility engineering projects or teams in support of meeting mission deliverables
Identifies and/or leads activities within electrical engineering in support of facility design, operation and maintenance
Recognized as a coordinating figure and subject-matter expert (SME), helping to ensure third-party designs are code-compliant and meet our customers’ needs
Use broad and/or unique knowledge and skills to contribute to improvement of LANL's Engineering Standards
Use independent and wide latitude judgment in determining course of action to accomplish objectives
Facilitate technical growth of the Electrical design team
Assist your Team Lead with work planning, staffing projections and hiring
Other duties as assigned.