Facility System Engineer - Engineer II (Electrical Engineer)
About The Position
Performs as a Facility System Engineer (Engineer II) at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE), an underground nuclear facility at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). The role supports PULSE’s ability to execute national-level experiments that help ensure the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile remains safe, secure, and effective. Initially, the engineer supports design, construction, turnover, commissioning, and readiness activities for two new PULSE testbeds. The position then transitions into the PULSE Facility Engineering group, serving as the original Subject Matter Expert/Cognizant System Engineer for one or more systems developed as part of the new testbeds. Potential systems include cranes/load handling, chilled water/HVAC, refuge stations, fire protection, and electrical systems. The engineer maintains cognizance of assigned systems, supports operations and maintenance, verifies physical configuration, maintains configuration-management documents, and helps ensure systems remain operationally ready. The role also involves technical analysis and design, coordination with other disciplines and vendors, procurement specifications, and oversight of technicians and support personnel. The primary work location is the Nevada National Security Site, approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, subject to change. A pre-placement physical examination and drug screen are required. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; this requires U.S. citizenship and includes federal background investigation requirements. A counterintelligence evaluation, potentially including a polygraph, may also be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by ABET for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering degrees (including examples such as Nuclear or Aerospace); or a calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering; or a Professional Engineer license.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Skill-building experience demonstrating deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
- Ability to qualify as a System Engineer and Cognizant System Engineer as defined in DOE Order 420.1C, Design Authority, Unreviewed Safety Question preparer, and developer and processor of Commercial Grade Dedications.
- Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures.
- Knowledge of one or more of the following: hoists (bridge cranes or similar), refuge stations, fire protection systems, mechanical systems (such as chilled water or compressed air), electrical systems, instrumentation and control, or electromechanical components.
- Self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
- Must meet DOE security-clearance eligibility requirements, including federal background investigation and subsequent reinvestigations; a counterintelligence evaluation, potentially including a polygraph examination, may also be required.
- Must complete a pre-placement physical examination and drug screen and comply with drug-testing requirements, including random testing.
Nice To Haves
- Strong time-management skills.
- Well organized, with safe work habits and a broad range of technical interests and education.
Responsibilities
- Support line-item projects developing the new testbeds, including commissioning and readiness activities.
- Develop System Design Descriptions, Functional Classification Documents, system maintenance requirements, operating procedures, acceptance test plans, and related materials.
- Compile and review turnover documentation and participate in design and safety-basis reviews and acceptance tests.
- Maintain overall cognizance of assigned facility systems and provide cognizant system engineering support for operations and maintenance.
- Provide technical support for line management safety responsibilities and continued system operational readiness.
- Validate the physical configuration of assigned systems and maintain and update system documents for Configuration Management.
- Understand assigned system functions and performance criteria under the Safety Basis and act as the systems’ subject matter expert.
- Conduct or oversee in-service inspections and execution of Technical Surveillance Requirements for assigned systems.
- Identify and help implement technical requirements for maintaining systems, structures, and components.
- Assess assigned systems and report system health status to management.
- Contribute to solutions for assignment-related problems and issues using established standards, practices, procedures, and technical knowledge.
- Participate in developing field programs and designs using predetermined principles and practices.
- Select and implement computer applications for the field.
- Prepare or contribute to designs, strategies, reports, and technical proposals.
- Perform design and technical analysis using prescribed codes and standards, computer software, and generally accepted best management practices.
- Coordinate discipline information with internal departments and outside vendors, and obtain relevant information from vendors as needed.
- Develop a working knowledge of codes and standards used by other disciplines.
- Coordinate discipline work on moderately complex projects and participate as a member of work teams.
- Define procurement specifications and initiate purchase requests.
- Monitor the work of skilled technicians and other support personnel.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pension
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- 96 hours of paid holidays
- Relocation assistance for employees located more than 75 miles from the work location
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
