Instrumentation And Control Engineer 1/2 (Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2)

What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Instrumentation and Control Engineer 1 or 2 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.
Instrumentation and Control Engineer 1 $90,000 - $147,100
The position requires a skilled professional who applies principles and concepts in system and facility configuration and technical baseline management. As part of the Engineering team within Science and Technology (ES-STO) you will modify, renovate, and design complete Building Automation Systems (BAS) including the specification and sizing of controllers, electromechanical devices, sensors, networks, and computer hardware, developing graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems, utilizing CAD to develop control drawing sets, and programming control algorithms.
Instrumentation and Control Engineer 2 $99,200 - $164,100
In addition to what was outlined at the Instrumentation and Control Engineer 1, at this level you will be working as part of a design team assessing, maintaining, and upgrading facility systems at LANL. Specific tasks will include developing contract documents consisting of drawings, specifications, calculations and special inspections in order to maintain the technical baseline for new and existing systems throughout the facility lifecycle. This will require interfacing and coordinating with all stakeholders including other engineering disciplines, equipment manufacturers and customers during design and construction to establish design requirements, scope, cost, and modifications for projects.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies.
• Fundamental knowledge of project and process engineering practices.
• Fundamental knowledge of instrumentation and control engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of computer-aided engineering tools to solve operations-based engineering problems.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering work, planning, construction, and control methods.

Additional Job Requirements for Instrumentation and Control Engineer 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Demonstrated ability to prepare calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to facility and operations-based engineering problems.
• Experience in supporting construction execution, including timely review of submittals, requests for information, design changes, aid in non-conformance issues, validation of commissioning activities and documentation, and producing accurate as-built documents.
• Working experience in creation of sequences of operation for the control of building systems, developing control schematics, wiring diagrams, programs, and graphics, testing of programming and interfaces prior to deployment, functional testing (commissioning) of building systems, and technical support during installation process.
• Experience in leading projects, interfacing with customers, resolving questions and issues with project team and customers, and delivering construction documents on time.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university 2 and years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.
: Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the 2-year minimum experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an exception process.
Education/Experience at Nuclear Facility 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.
Desired Qualifications:

• Familiar with producing designs utilizing AutoCAD tools and work processes
• Experience with Automated Logic and Phoenix software, including WebCtrl, SiteBuilder, ViewBuilder, LogicBuilder, InterOp 3.02, Alert, Draw, EDB, Eikon, Supervision, and Accel Works.
• Experience with BAS Software, associated engineering tools, graphic software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), and Microsoft Visio.
• Familiar with Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering along with industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) codes and standards
• Basic knowledge of industry codes and standards (ISA, ISO, ANSI, IBC, NEC, NFPA, etc.)
• Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is desirable at the Nuclear Facility Engineer 2 level

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:

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Dental and vision insurance

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 or preference, 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 [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular

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