Nuclear Facility Engineer

We have an opening for a Nuclear Facility Engineer to provide engineering support for new construction upgrades to facility systems (i.e. building structure ventilation fire suppression compressed gas piping and pipe supports) design review and modifications to conventional office and laboratory facilities. You will apply advanced technical knowledge in project management and system engineering to develop conceptual ideas into workable and cost-effective solutions that maintain facilities supporting treatment and storage of radioactive and hazardous waste. This position supports the Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Management Program in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role you will

• Prepare and implement complex designs utilizing design criteria calculations schematics sketches construction documents procedures and specifications.
• Utilize advanced technical engineering skills to develop detailed designs drawings calculations bills of materials presentations and work planning documentation to support facility improvement projects including evaluating system capacities planning sequencing of work and ensuring feasibility.
• Determine functional mechanical requirements for new or modified specialized equipment and support systems and perform advanced mechanical engineering calculations for ventilation fire protection cryogenic or gas systems chillers or boilers as needed.
• Provide engineering support during construction performed by outside contractors including reviewing submittals and shop drawings responding to contractor questions evaluating change order requests or resolving field problems.
• Lead complex internal projects with responsibility for the development and compliance with technical criteria schedules and deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews to obtain approvals of project scope and designs.
• Maintain facility configuration management program by submitting / reviewing change requests.
• Provide technical input to others on complex design requirements and identify and evaluate potential system impacts for projects affecting facility systems while complying with LLNL procedures work control system processes and DOE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the TSS.4 level

Qualifications :

Additional qualifications at the TSS.4 level

Qualifications We Desire

Additional Information :

#LI-Onsite

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Our values - visit  Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and / or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and / or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes but not limited to cell phones tablets fitness devices wireless headphones and other Bluetooth / wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device which pairs with a mobile device you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas Secure Space and Transit / Buffer Space within buildings.

How to identify fake job advertisements

Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under Find Your Job of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent we strongly recommend you do not respond.

To learn more about recruitment scams :   Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity disability medical condition pregnancy protected veteran status age citizenship or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.  If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Data Center Experience,Facilities Maintenance,Maximo,Facilities Management,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,OSHA,Maintenance,Mechanical Engineering,Microsoft Project,QA / QC

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1