Pressure Safety Engineer 3/4 (Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3/4)

What You Will Do
The Engineering Services (ES) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions that enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security missions. This position is within the ES Division and is assigned to the Institutional Project Delivery (IPD) Group. The Institutional Pressure Safety Support team in ES-IPD is responsible for implementing the Pressure Safety Program at LANL. This position supports nuclear, accelerator, and non-nuclear facilities and programs across 38 square miles of the Laboratory.
This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 or 4 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.
Pressure Safety Engineer 3 ($119,200 - $201,100)
The selected candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the Pressure Safety Program and will be responsible for aiding fellow laboratory personnel with implementing the Pressure Safety requirements from 10CFR851, Worker Safety and Health Program.
You will be responsible for ensuring pressurized piping systems are designed to be safe for workers throughout their entire lifecycle - from design to decommisioning. You will need to have strong knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts associated with pressure systems and overpressure protection. Additionally, you will be expected to serve as a mentor to junior pressure safety personnel around LANL.
Pressure Safety Engineer 4 ($143,100 - $248,200)
In addition to the duties described above, at Level 4 you will be expected to contribute to improvement of LANL's Engineering Standards, facilitate technical growth of the Pressure Safety Program, make visionary organizational contributions to improve pressure safety, assist the Team Lead with work planning, staffing projects, and hiring.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Pressure Safety Engineer 3:

• ASME B&PVC Section XIII
• Experience with pressure system codes and standards such as:
• Technical experience in design engineering with expertise in pressure systems
• Ability to define objectives of assignments and determine the approach, methods, and procedures needed to achieve the desired goal
• Ability to interpret and apply codes, standards, laws, and regulations related to boiler, pressure vessel, and piping system safety
• ASME B31.3 or ASME B31.9
• ASME B&PVC Section VIII, Div. 1
• Ability to coach and mentor junior pressure safety personnel
• Thorough knowledge of overpressure protection evaluations and sizing of pressure relief devices
• Ability to understand engineering systems and perform calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to conventional and non-conventional facility and operations-based engineering problems
• Analyze, summarize and/or review data; reports findings; interprets results and makes recommendations

Pressure Safety Engineer 4:
In addition to what is outlined at the lower level, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Experience leading a team and/or organization
• Lead in the development of innovative solutions to complex technical pressure safety issues
• Broad knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria related to pressure safety

Education/Experience at lower level: 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.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired.
Desired Qualifications:

• National Code Committee participation
• Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a hybrid-remote environment
• Familiarity with the pressure safety requirements of 10CFR851, DOE Directives, and industry codes and standards invoked as referenced by such Directives. Examples include DOE Order 420.1C Facility Safety, ASME B&PVC and B31 series piping codes, NBIC, and applicable NFPA Codes and Standards
• Current NCEES Professional Engineering License in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (any US State)
• Advanced degree in a relevant field of study

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:

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

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.
Incentive Compensation Program: Higher Level Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, October 31st. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
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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