Facility System Engineer - Senior Engineer (Electrical Engineer)
About The Position
Performs duties as a Senior Facility System Engineer at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE), an underground nuclear facility at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). The role supports the facility’s ability to execute national-level experiments that help ensure the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile remains safe, secure, and effective. Initially, the engineer will support design, construction, turnover, and commissioning of two new testbeds. The role will then transition to the PULSE Facility Engineering group, serving 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, fire protection, or electrical systems. The position maintains cognizance of assigned facility systems and provides system engineering, cognizant system engineering, design authority, operations and maintenance, and safety-support services. It includes developing and maintaining system documentation, assessing system health and readiness, supporting commissioning and acceptance activities, and coordinating technical work with project teams, vendors, technicians, and management. The primary work location is the Nevada National Security Site, approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada. The schedule is 4/10s, Monday through Thursday, subject to change. The position requires a valid driver's license, pre-placement physical examination including a drug screen, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years old to meet clearance requirements. Federal background investigation and drug testing apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program for Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (including 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 to develop and process 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship and age 18 or older are required for clearance eligibility.
- Pass required pre-employment and ongoing drug testing and background investigations; meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter and any required counterintelligence evaluation.
Nice To Haves
- Strong time-management skills.
- Well organized, maintains safe work habits, and has a broad range of technical interests and education.
Responsibilities
- Support 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, design authority, operations and maintenance, and technical support for line-management safety responsibilities.
- 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.
- Lead development of designs, strategies, reports, and technical proposals.
- Oversee in-service inspections and technical surveillance requirement execution 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.
- Resolve assignment-related complex problems using established technologies, standards, practices, procedures, and technical knowledge.
- Perform design and technical analysis 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 discipline work on complex projects.
- Qualify to perform Unreviewed Safety Questions.
- Often serve as a leader of work teams.
- Monitor work of 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
