What You Will Do
Are you a talented and driven electrical engineer looking to apply your expertise in support of critical nuclear facilities? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), a premier national security science laboratory, is seeking a skilled Nuclear Facilities Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Services (ES) Division.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Develop, maintain, and apply a diverse set of electrical engineering capabilities to provide innovative solutions for LANL's nuclear, accelerator, and non-nuclear facilities
Contribute to the implementation of the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program, ensuring systems, structures, and components are properly modified and installed across our 38-square-mile campus
Support the Laboratory's vital scientific and national security mission by leveraging your electrical engineering expertise
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical systems for nuclear facilities
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, security, and quality standards
As part of our design agency serving the Weapons Project Delivery (WPD) Division, you will function as a vital member of multiple design teams, shaping LANL's facilities and infrastructure to serve the needs of our growing and changing Laboratory. In this pivotal role, you will provide engineering consulting services across all project phases, including scoping, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
If you are an electrical engineer with a passion for nuclear facilities and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Join us in pushing the boundaries of science and technology in service of our nation.
Note: This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/Nuclear Facilities Engineer 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.
Electrical Engineer Level 1 ($94,500 - $154,600)
Key responsibilities and benefits of this level 1 role include (but are not limited to):
Learning & Growth
Learn from experienced electrical engineers and their in-depth knowledge of various construction methods and electrical systems
Learn how to be an effective and contributing member of a design team
Learn and gain expertise in state-of-the-art electrical design software
Learn how to navigate and implement prevailing industry codes and standards
Mission Impact
See how your engineering skills can contribute to national security
Design & Engineering
See your ideas come to life on paper and in construction
Gain expertise in the development of design deliverables including drawings, specifications, test and inspection plans (TIPs), statements of special inspections (SSIs), and calculations
Electrical Engineer Level 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to what was outlined at the level 1 position, as an Electrical Engineer 2 you will have the opportunity to:
Develop skills to independently run all electrical engineering facets of a project from scoping to construction
Foster relationships with project stakeholders and customers as a representative of Engineering Services
Facilitate technical growth of the electrical design team
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Ability to prepare calculations, apply engineering methods, and apply technology aided engineering tools to facility and operations-based engineering challenges
Ability to support timely and collaborative construction execution. This includes timely review of submittals, requests for information (RFIs), design changes, non-conformance issues, validation of commissioning documentation and produce accurate as-built documents
Basic knowledge of engineering principles, codes, and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.)
Working experience in power system engineering, including fault current analysis, voltage drop calculations, protection coordination studies, incident energy studies and equipment sizing
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Demonstrated design experience in commercial and/or government sectors
Demonstrated experience in the development of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, test and inspection plans (TIPs), and statements of special inspection (SSIs)
Demonstrated experience in the scoping of complex projects to produce an estimate of engineering costs for both design and construction activities
Education/Experience for Electrical Engineer 1: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable.
Education/Experience for Electrical 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. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Design experience in nuclear, accelerator or industrial facility operations
Experienced in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit tools and work processes
Knowledge of DOE, LANL Engineering Standards, and Conduct of Engineering principles 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.
Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) 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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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 applicable federal, state and local 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
