Technical Engineering Collaboration

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Technical Engineering Collaboration Specialist to work on its Applied Engineering team. The role provides technical support and subject matter expertise to facility managers, engineers, and researchers across the laboratory’s programs. The specialist develops technical evaluations and graphical interfaces or models, supports procurement of critical equipment, troubleshoots engineering and operational issues, and provides technical direction for proposals and strategic business ventures. The position is based at the Engineering Office Building facility and follows a 9x80 schedule, with every other Friday off. It is a testing-designated position requiring a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout employment. The listed pay range is $66,504–$136,356 for Level 2; compensation decisions consider education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field from an accredited institution and 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a technical field from an accredited institution.
Must obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” level security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, keyboarding, handling materials, manipulating tools, reaching, operating job-related equipment, driving, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform essential functions and interact with people.
Must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers and scientists to provide technical input on tasks.
Serve as a subject matter expert, offering solutions to issues encountered by facility managers, engineers, and researchers.
Work with engineers and operators to troubleshoot and repair issues.
Use data analytics tools and experience to solve complex technical issues.
Use software packages to develop graphical interfaces and/or models.
Prepare Technical Evaluations or Engineering Calculation Reports (ECAR), as applicable.
Provide technical input for procurement of capital or other systems science equipment, considering operation, reliability, and performance.
Provide technical direction on proposals and strategic business ventures to help ensure work is completed timely and correctly.
Exercise independent judgment and apply understanding of Engineering, BEA, and DOE requirements and priorities.
Develop relationships as needed to support assignments when required technical input falls outside normal expertise or education.