Control Systems Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Nuclear Facility Instrumentation or Control System Engineer to ensure the operational readiness of DOE Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facility building structures. This role involves maintaining cognizance of assigned systems, providing engineering support for operations and maintenance, and technical support for safety responsibilities. The engineer will often support significant research and development (R&D) projects, applying expertise to create innovative and compliant solutions. This position may offer a hybrid schedule, allowing for up to one day of remote work per week after a probationary period, with specifics varying based on team needs. The role can be filled at either a mid-level (SES.2) or senior-level (SES.3) based on assessed knowledge and experience.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, or controls engineering or equivalent level of education and related technical experience.
Comprehensive level knowledge of engineering standards and practices, such as ASME, ANSI, NFPA, etc., related to electrical, electronics, instrumentation, or controls.
Broad experience with and comprehensive level knowledge and skills in the design, modification, and evaluation of instrumentation, detector, or alarm systems for buildings and facilities.
Proficiency in developing or reviewing calculations, specifications, drawings, and sketches; determining design criteria for modifications, renovations, and upgrades on small projects and on occasional larger projects.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact and collaborate in a team environment, including the ability to identify, develop, and effectively communicate recommendations to facility and senior management regarding facility and safety equipment modifications.
Demonstrated proficiency and experience effectively developing work process documents and safety documentation.
Broad experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment which includes scientists, engineers, and technicians.
Board experience delivering work products on budget and schedule, often with multiple parallel tasks that require the resolution of conflicting work requirements and prioritization of tasks toward predetermined long-range targets.
Previous experience with instrumentation, detector, or alarm systems and industry code compliance, including Department of Energy requirements for nuclear facilities (SES.3 level).
Advanced level knowledge of electrical, electronics, instrumentation, or controls engineering standards and practices, such as ASME, ANSI, NFPA, etc. (SES.3 level).
Significant experience with and advanced level knowledge and skills in the design, modification, and evaluation of instrumentation, detector, or alarm systems for buildings and facilities (SES.3 level).
Advanced knowledge of and significant experience in developing or reviewing calculations, specifications, drawings, and sketches; determining design criteria for modifications, renovations, and upgrades on small projects and on occasional larger projects (SES.3 level).
Significant experience with and ability to successfully lead and motivate a team in achieving project objectives which include solving highly complex problems, defining and verifying requirements and resources, and applying project management expertise (SES.3 level).
Advanced communication, facilitation, and collaboration, interpersonal, and negotiation skills necessary to effectively present, explain, provide strategic technical advice, build consensus, and influence senior management, external sponsors, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders (SES.3 level).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, or controls engineering or related field.
Professional Engineering Registration in Electrical or Control System Engineering in California or reciprocity from another state within twelve months.
Significant experience working with structures, systems, and components in a nuclear environment.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Creo).
Significant experience preparing project estimates.
Experience scoping, designing, installing, or maintaining a Distributed Control System (DCS).
Hands-on experience with PLC/research hardware programming and troubleshooting.
Experience with HMI/SCADA configuration and support.

Responsibilities

Monitor the integrity and configuration of instrumentation, detection, or alarm systems to anticipate maintenance, repair, or replacement needs due to aging and degradation.
Prepare system logs, surveillance reports, and detailed assessment reports, and brief facility management on findings.
Identify, monitor, and recommend timely procurement and assurance of adequate spare parts and materials.
Provide engineering technical support for sustainment, repair, and modification of safety structures, systems, and components.
Support significant R&D projects by applying knowledge, skills, and innovation to create safe and compliant solutions.
Develop and implement solutions for problems of moderate to complex complexity in support of facility operations and maintenance using independent engineering judgment.
Identify and assess potential impacts to assigned structures, systems, and components from new construction, modifications, and repairs.
Develop and perform technical reviews of facility-related procedures, work instructions, and proposed modifications for compliance, technical adequacy, and feasibility.
Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, and other documents.
Conduct reviews and provide technical input and advice to internal management, customers, and colleagues on system-related design, operation, and maintenance issues.
Independently monitor the integrity and configuration of instrumentation, detector, or alarm systems (SES.3 level).
Utilize advanced knowledge to identify, monitor, and recommend procurement of spare parts and materials (SES.3 level).
Provide engineering technical support for complex engineering systems (SES.3 level).
Apply advanced knowledge, skills, and innovation to R&D projects (SES.3 level).
Develop and implement solutions for complex problems and issues (SES.3 level).
Lead and motivate a team in achieving project objectives, including solving highly complex problems (SES.3 level).
Perform other duties as assigned.