Facility System Engineer - Senior Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)
About The Position
The Facility System Engineer (Senior Engineer) will support the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE), an underground nuclear facility at the Nevada National Security Site. Initially, the role supports design, construction, turnover, and commissioning of two new testbeds. It will then transition into the PULSE Facility Engineering group as the original Subject Matter Expert and Cognizant System Engineer for one or more systems developed as part of the testbeds, such as cranes and load handling, chilled water/HVAC, refuge stations, or fire protection. The engineer maintains cognizance of assigned facility systems and provides system engineering, cognizant system engineering, and design authority support for operations and maintenance. The role includes supporting safety responsibilities and continued system readiness; managing configuration documentation; conducting or overseeing inspections and technical surveillance; evaluating system health; and leading design, analysis, procurement, and technical proposal activities. The position may lead work teams and provide guidance to technicians and support personnel. The primary work location is the Nevada National Security Site, approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada. The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, subject to change. A pre-placement physical examination and drug screen are required. The position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. The annual salary range is $101,524.80 to $152,297.60; starting salary depends on market value, education, experience, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program for Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (including fields such as Nuclear or Aerospace); or a calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering; or a Professional Engineer license.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Skill-building experience demonstrating deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
- Knowledge of how other disciplines' codes and standards affect the candidate's discipline.
- Ability to qualify as a System Engineer, Cognizant System Engineer as defined in DOE Order 420.1C, Design Authority, Unreviewed Safety Question preparer, and to develop and process Commercial Grade Dedications.
- Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures.
- Knowledge of hoists such as bridge cranes, refuge stations, fire protection systems, mechanical systems such as chilled water or compressed air, and/or electromechanical components.
- Self-motivation and ability 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
- Successful completion of required pre-employment drug testing, background reviews and investigation, and any required counterintelligence evaluation.
Nice To Haves
- Strong time-management skills.
- Well-organized work habits, safe work habits, and a broad range of technical interests and education.
- Knowledge of hoists, refuge stations, fire protection systems, chilled water, compressed air, or electromechanical components.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering support for line item projects developing 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 system engineering, cognizant system engineering, design authority, operations and maintenance, and technical safety support.
- Validate the physical configuration of assigned systems and maintain and update their Configuration Management documentation.
- Understand assigned systems' functions and performance criteria under the Safety Basis and act as their 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.
- Develop solutions to complex assignment-related problems using established standards, practices, procedures, and technical knowledge.
- Lead development of designs, strategies, reports, and technical proposals.
- Perform design and technical analysis using prescribed codes and standards, computer software, and accepted best management practices.
- Define procurement specifications and initiate purchase requests.
- Work with outside vendors to obtain relevant information.
- Coordinate work within the engineering discipline on complex projects.
- Qualify to perform Unreviewed Safety Questions.
- Often serve as a leader of work teams.
- Monitor work and provide guidance to 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
Senior
