Electrical Engineer

What You Will Do

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer subject matter expert (SME) to support the Maintenance and Site Services - Maintenance Programs (MSS-MP) group. As our selected candidate, you will have a strong electrical background and will perform periodic inspections, evaluations, designs, and provide recommendations of electrical related systems at LANL. You will be deployed to MSS-MP, will be responsible for the Facility Electrical Systems maintenance program, and will assist the Group Lead (GL) as needed.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the duties of this position which include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Provide engineering expertise and mentoring to junior engineers.

• Assess, maintain, and upgrade structural systems at LANL to support national security.

• Represent Engineering Services Division as a leader in effective and efficient project execution.

• Develops and approves conceptual and detailed designs that ensure third-party designs are code-compliant and meet our customer's needs.

• Assess condition of existing facilities and infrastructure systems.

• Expertly apply engineering judgement to engineering challenges.

• Utilize your experience to prepare accurate cost estimates to our customers.

• Work to scope both internally and externally executed design projects.

• Produce high-level design deliverables including drawings, specifications, test and inspection plans (TIPs), statements of special inspections (SSIs), and calculations.

• Adhere to LANL's Engineering Standards, Conduct of Engineering, prevailing codes and standards.

• Review construction submittals, provide RFI responses and generate Document revisions.

• Support organizational initiatives for improvements of design and business practices.

This position will be filled at either the Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Engineer 2 ($101,700 - $168,200)

• 3 years job experience with prepare calculations, apply engineering methods, and apply technology aided engineering tools to facility and operations-based engineering challenges

• 3 years job experience with engineering work planning and design coordination.

• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office software suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• Demonstrated ability to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumen.

• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking in complex problem solving, present options, and make recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract language.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and Adobe Acrobat.

Engineer 3 ($112,000 - $186,700)

In addition to job requirements for Electrical Engineer 3, requirements include:

• Demonstrated broad-based, engineering experience with projects involving electrical design for new facilities and facility modifications.

• Minimum 6 years working experience with engineering principles, codes, and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.).

• Minimum 6 years working experience in the development of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, test and inspection plans (TIPs), and statements of special inspection (SSIs).

• At least 6 years of practical experience in power system engineering, fault current analysis, voltage drop calculations, protection coordination studies, incident energy studies, and equipment sizing.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in scoping of complex projects to produce an estimate of engineering costs for both design and construction activities.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor early career engineers.

• Demonstrated ability to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumen.

Education/Experience for Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.

Education/Experience for Engineer 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity of LANL Conduct of Engineering (COE), LANL Quality policies and procedures.

• Mechanical professional engineering license (through NCEES for any U.S. state or territory).

• Basic Microsoft Office software Access and Visio or Primavera P6 software.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Demonstrated knowledge of LANL Conduct of Engineering (COE), LANL Quality policies and procedures.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid childbirth and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to ~~~ or call ~~~ option 1.