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. The role initially supports the design, construction, turnover, and commissioning of two new testbeds. It will then transition to 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 testbeds, such as cranes and load handling, chilled water/HVAC, refuge stations, or fire protection. The engineer provides technical and system engineering support for assigned facility systems, including configuration management, operational readiness, inspections, surveillance, assessments, design and safety reviews, commissioning, and technical support to operations and maintenance. The position also leads engineering work on complex projects, develops technical designs and documents, coordinates work within the discipline, and guides technicians and other support personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by ABET for Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering (including examples 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 must demonstrate deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized.
- Ability to qualify as a System Engineer, 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 such as bridge cranes, 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship and minimum age of 18 are required for the clearance.
- Ability to complete required pre-employment drug testing and background reviews, and subsequent federal background investigation and reinvestigations. A counterintelligence evaluation, potentially including a polygraph, may also be required.
- Ability to complete a pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen, and comply with random drug testing.
- Work at the Nevada National Security Site, located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nice To Haves
- Strong time-management skills.
- Well organized, with safe work habits and a broad range of technical interests and education.
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 documents.
- 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, and design authority support for operations and maintenance.
- Provide technical support for line management safety responsibilities to ensure continued system operational readiness.
- Validate the physical configuration of assigned systems and maintain and update system documents for Configuration Management.
- 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 technologies, standards, practices, procedures, and technical knowledge.
- Lead development of designs, strategies, reports, and technical proposals.
- Perform design and technical analyses using prescribed codes and standards, computer software, and generally accepted best management practices.
- Define procurement specifications and initiate purchase requests.
- Work with outside vendors to obtain relevant information.
- Apply knowledge of codes and standards from other disciplines.
- Coordinate work within the 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, dental, and vision coverage.
- Pension and 401(k).
- Paid time off and 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
